1. What is Rice Flour? Rice flour refers to powder made from milled rice. Depending on the variety of rice used, it can be classified into Long Grain Rice Flour, Round Grain Rice Flour, and Glutinous Rice Flour. The type of rice used influences its applications. 2. Introduction to the Water Milling Process Also known as the wet milling method, it is an ancient craft of grinding rice grains into rice slurry. 【Step 1】Washing the rice to remove impurities. 【Step 2】Soaking the rice to soften it, ensuring it absorbs enough water. 【Step 3】Grinding the soaked rice with water into a slurry. 【Step 4】 Dehydrating and drying to produce rice flour. This process uses water to reduce friction between rice grains and machinery, minimizing starch damage while preserving the rice's aroma and nutritional value. 3. Why Choose PTFoods? 3-1. 100% pure rice, free of additives and preservatives. 3-2. Instant drying to maintain the quality of raw rice. 3-3. Water milling ensures no peculiar powdery taste. 3-4. Regular third-party inspections for quality assurance. 3-5. Low oil absorption, providing less caloric intake. 4. Who Can Benefit from Rice Flour? 4-1. Those with gluten intolerance. 4-2. Vegetarians. 4-3. People with digestive issues. 4-4. Rice enthusiasts. 4-5. Baking hobbyists. 5. International Certifications Approved: ISO9001, ISO22000, HACCP, HALAL, TAP, and third-party testing for heavy metals, maleic acid, E. coli, etc. 6. Common Q&A Q1: What’s the difference between rice flour and Japonica rice flour? A1: Rice flour is a general term and can be further divided into Glutinous, Long Grain, and Round Grain Rice Flours. Each type suits different applications. Generally, commercially available rice flour usually refers to Round Grain Rice Flour. Q2: Is it suitable for vegetarians? A2: Yes, all Super Water-Milled Rice Flour products of PTFoods Corp. are vegetarian-friendly. Q3: How long can rice flour be stored? A3: Rice flour has a shelf life of two years, while rice pancake mix (premix) lasts one year. Q4: How should rice flour be stored after opening? A4: After opening, seal the package and refrigerate. Use as soon as possible for the best results. Q5: Can it be consumed like breakfast cereal or mixed grains? A5: Rice flour of PTFoods Corp. is made from raw rice and is intended as an ingredient for baking and cooking. It needs to be heated before consumption. Q6: Can it completely replace wheat flour? A6: Japonica rice flour can fully replace low-gluten flour for making rice cakes, rice pancakes, rice cookies, and similar applications. Q7: Does it contain any additives or modified starch? A7: PTFoods's water-milled rice flour is 100% pure rice, without any added starch or preservatives. Bulk Packaging available：20kg, 500kg, 850kg For inquiries, please call 08-7831133 or email pt-rf@ptfoods.com.tw. A representative will assist you.