Advanced rice milling technology developed by Kumamoto Flour Milling Co. in Japan makes possible a new generation of gluten-free rice flours. A proprietary milling process results in more uniform particle sizes within a tighter size distribution, and minimal starch damage, producing new gluten-free products of superior quality.

These properties give gluten-free breads, cakes and pastries greater volume, smoother & softer texture, more uniform crumb structure, and excellent mouthfeel.

In a white bread application, for example, volume increases by as much as 25 % when Kumamoto’s rice flours are used in place of other finely milled rice flours following the same recipe.

The soft texture we have produced with these new rice flours is neither too dense nor too porous, resulting in superior gluten-free eating qualities. Muffins exhibit a nice, domed crust; donuts, a smooth outer layer with a non-greasy, appealing crumb structure.

Kumamoto has leveraged 70 years of flour milling expertise to develop these superior quality, high-performance rice flours. American Key Food Products has partnered with Mitsui & Co. to be the exclusive distributor in North America for Kumamoto’s rice flours.

AKFP carries a variety of White Rice & Brown Rice Flours.