Ebro Ingredients

What Ebro Ingredients does

Ebro Ingredients B.V., headquartered in Wormer, Netherlands, is the B2B ingredients division of Spain-listed parent Ebro Foods, S.A. (IBEX 35). The company manufactures natural, clean-label, allergen-free ingredients derived from rice, pulses (pea, fava bean, chickpea, lentil), and other gluten-free cereals (quinoa, maize) for food and pet food processors globally. Originally established in 1994 and formerly known as Herba Ingredients, the unit now operates as part of the Ebro Foods Group, which is the world's largest rice company and a leading premium and fresh pasta producer with operations in more than 50 countries.

The technical platform centers on dry and wet milling, ultra-fine micronization, thermal treatment, precooking, starch and protein concentration, and texturization. These capabilities support a broad branded portfolio grouped under the Oryza (rice) line of native flours, micronized flours, organic and baby food flours, precooked flours, soluble flours, rice bran, rice pellets and starches; the Pisum (pea), Vicia (fava bean), Cicer (chickpea), and LentilPEARL pulse lines of textured proteins, protein concentrates, starch concentrates and fibers; and other gluten-free ingredients (QuinoaNAT, MaysPEARL, MaysGEL). Notable specializations include OryzaPURE rice flours meeting strictest infant nutrition legislation with seed-to-ingredient traceability, OryzaMAX soluble rice flour as a maltodextrin substitute for UHT beverages, OryzaMYL waxy rice starch as a milk fat and titanium dioxide replacer, and PisumGEL YP12 pregelatinized pea starch, the company's 2024 GPC Innovation Award-winning clean-label meat extender.

Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of ingredient grades to food and pet food manufacturers, supported by hands-on R&D, application support and tailor-made formulation development at two R&D centers with pilot plants. The customer base spans five primary segments (bakery and pastry, processed meat, plant-based and meat alternatives, pet food, and baby food and infant nutrition) and a long tail of SMEs supplied through custom mix development. Distribution is direct to global multinationals and SMEs, leveraging the Ebro Foods Group's global sourcing and distribution network and backed by IFS Food, BRC, GMP, Kosher, Halal, organic, and baby food certifications.

Name

Ebro Ingredients

Legal name

Ebro Ingredients B.V.

Website

https://ebroingredients.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ebro Ingredients B.V., the B2B ingredients division of Spain-listed Ebro Foods, manufactures natural, clean-label, allergen-free rice, pulse, and gluten-free cereal ingredients — including flours, starches, proteins, fibers, and tailored mixes — for global food and pet food manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Ingredients

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122)

SIC

Grain Mill Products (2040), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Plant Protein Ingredients Manufacturing (Isolates, Concentrates, Flours) (AFAKAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plant Protein Ingredients (Soy, Pea, Wheat/Gluten, Rice, Oat, Potato) (AFAJAHAA), Gluten-Free & Specialty Grain-Based Foods Manufacturing (GF pasta/cereals, ancient grains) (AFAKABAK), Ingredient Blends & Systems / Custom Formulation (Seasoning Systems, Functional Blends) (CRADAOAO)

Keywords

• Rice ingredients
• Pulse ingredients
• Clean label ingredients
• Gluten-free ingredients
• Food ingredient manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wormer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. B2B Ingredients Sales: Ebro Ingredients generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of natural, allergen-free ingredients (rice flours, pulse proteins, starches, fibers, and tailored mixes) to food and pet food processors globally. Revenue is derived from product sales across diverse applications including bakery, processed meat, plant-based alternatives, dairy, snacks, and baby food.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ebro Ingredients manufactures and sells natural, allergen-free, clean-label ingredients derived from rice, pulses (peas, fava beans, chickpeas, lentils), and other gluten-free cereals (quinoa, maize). The portfolio includes native and functional flours, starches, protein concentrates, textured proteins, dietary fibers, and pellets, supplied to food and pet food processors globally for applications such as bakery, processed meat, plant-based alternatives, dairy, snacks, beverages, and infant nutrition. The company also offers custom ingredient mix development and tailor-made formulations backed by in-house R&D and pilot plant facilities.

Product overview

Ebro Ingredients is a B2B manufacturer of natural ingredients based on rice, pulses (legumes), and other gluten-free cereals. The portfolio consists of multiple branded ingredient lines: Oryza rice ingredients (native flours, functional flours, starches, and specialty rice products), Pisum/Vicia/Cicer/Lentil pulse ingredients (textured proteins, protein concentrates, starch concentrates, and fibers), and other gluten-free ingredients (quinoa, maize). The products serve diverse food applications including bakery, meat processing, snacks, dairy alternatives, beverages, and pet food. The company also offers custom mix development and tailor-made ingredient solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oryza: Rice ingredients product line including rice flours, rice starches, and rice-based solutions (OryzaNAT, OryzaFINE, OryzaPURE, OryzaGEL, OryzaMAX, OryzaRICH, OryzaPEARL, OryzaMYL)
• Pisum
• Vicia
• Cicer
• LentilPEARL
• QuinoaNAT
• MaysPEARL
• MaysGEL

Products and services

• OryzaNAT (Native Rice Flours) Native rice flours for clean-label applications, serving as natural binders and fillers in processed foods such as bakery, processed meats, sauces, and coatings.
• OryzaNAT R (Low Micro & Enzyme Deactivated Rice Flours) Low-micro and enzyme-deactivated rice flours designed for transparent coatings on fried products, providing microbiological stability and clean-label performance.
• OryzaFINE (Ultra-Fine Micronized Rice Flours) Ultra-fine micronized rice flours, including the L100 sub-product with very low amylose content, designed for brines, marinades, and tumbler injection in processed meat applications; begins gelling at around 60°C to block pores and reduce water losses.
• OryzaPURE (Organic and Baby Food Rice Flours) Bio-certified rice flours for organic meat products and baby food, meeting the strictest infant nutrition legislation including very low heavy metal and pesticide levels, with full traceability to seed from company-owned rice fields.
• OryzaGEL (Precooked Rice Flours) Precooked (pregelatinized) rice flours used in cold-pressed pet food and ready-to-use applications requiring cold-water swelling and thickening functionality.
• OryzaMAX (Soluble Rice Flours) Soluble rice flours serving as a maltodextrin substitute for UHT beverages, providing filling, texture improvement, and increased carbohydrate content without modifying viscosity.
• OryzaRICH (Rice Bran Solutions) Rice bran-derived solutions for nutritional enrichment and dietary fiber applications across food and pet food categories.
• OryzaPEARL (Rice Pellets for Puffing) Rice pellets engineered for puffing in snack production applications such as breakfast cereals and extruded snacks.
• OryzaMYL (Rice Starches) Purified waxy rice starches (including the L90 sub-product) with fine granules (about 3–8 μm) functioning as fat mimetics in dairy products, natural whitening agents replacing titanium dioxide, and water-retention agents in meat applications.
• PisumTEX (Textured Pea Protein) Textured pea protein range for meat replacement, meat extension, soy replacement, rusk replacement, and gluten-free breadcrumb coatings, providing structured, meaty bite and improved handling during forming.
• ViciaTEX (Textured Fava Bean Protein) Textured fava bean protein with 65% protein content for producing juicy, flavorful meat-substitute burgers with protein levels matching meat-based versions; locally grown and processed in-house.
• PisumPRO (Pea Protein Concentrates) Pea protein concentrates (including the YP55 sub-product at 55% protein) labelled as pea protein, used as clean-label meat extenders to replace soy protein, supporting water and fat absorption, emulsification, and protein enrichment.
• ViciaPRO (Fava Bean Protein Concentrates) Fava bean protein concentrates (including the FB65 sub-product at up to 75% protein), allergen-free, used in plant-based beverages, ice cream, meat alternatives, and nutritional applications.
• PisumMYL (Pea Starch Concentrates) Pea starch concentrates (including PisumMYL YP12) used as alternatives to potato starch for water retention, texture, fat binding, and cooking loss reduction in meat products and snacks.
• ViciaMYL (Fava Bean Starch Concentrates) Fava bean starch concentrates used for texture enhancement and water retention across various food applications.
• PisumRICH (Pea Fiber) 100% natural pea fiber with very high fiber content for water absorption, yield improvement, and cost savings in emulsified and coarse-ground sausages while maintaining soft texture and mouthfeel.
• PisumGEL (Pregelatinized Pea Starch Concentrate) Award-winning pregelatinized pea starch concentrate (Y12) for extending and filling processed meats with economic, clean-label benefits, serving as a cost-effective, clean-label alternative to phosphates and modified starches.
• CicerPEARL (Chickpea Pellets for Puffing) Chickpea pellets engineered for puffing in snack applications such as breakfast cereals and extruded snacks.
• LentilPEARL (Lentil Pellets for Puffing) Lentil pellets engineered for puffing applications in snack production.
• PisumNAT (Thermally Treated Pea Flour) Clean-label thermally treated pea flour for stability, extended shelf life, and guaranteed low microorganism levels in dry mixes and industrial applications.
• CicerPRO (Chickpea Protein Concentrate) Chickpea protein concentrate positioned as a natural, allergen-free protein with great taste, color, and nutritional benefits for clean-label applications.
• CicerTEX (Textured Chickpea Protein) Textured chickpea protein designed for hybrid and substitute concept applications in processed meats and meat alternatives.
• OryzaTEX (Textured Rice Grits) Textured rice grits that absorb water and fats, useful in processed meats and other applications as a clean-label texturizer.
• QuinoaNAT (Quinoa Flours) Quinoa flours from South American and European cultivation, rich in proteins, fibers, and B vitamins, gluten-free and suitable for clean-label applications.
• MaysPEARL (Maize Pellets for Puffing) Maize pellets optimized for puffing in soufflé cake and snack applications.
• MaysGEL (Pregel Maize Flour) Pregelatinized maize flour for various food applications requiring cold-water thickening.
• Custom Mixes Tailor-made ingredient blends developed to meet specific customer requirements, combining rice, pulse, and gluten-free cereal components for targeted functional performance.
• Taylor Made Gluten-Free Ingredients Custom-developed gluten-free and allergen-free ingredients formulated to customer specifications for specific bakery and processed food applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 75% reduction in volatile compounds for liquid plant-based products (from Flavor and Texture Consortium research led by NIZO)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KeyGenecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2024KeyGene collaborates in the FabaFood project to breed new food-grade field bean varieties by enhancing both input and output traits of the faba bean using innovative speed-breeding technology, contributing to the development of improved faba bean varieties tailored for human food applications.
• AgrifirmcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2024Agrifirm is responsible for testing the improved field bean varieties, conducting agronomic research, and developing a crop model within the FabaFood project, supporting the introduction of food-grade faba beans suitable for Dutch climate cultivation.
• ME-ATcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2024ME-AT participates in the FabaFood project by exploring and developing techniques to process extracted faba bean proteins into plant-based meat and dairy substitute products suitable for human consumption, bringing product development expertise to the consortium.
• UpfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2024Upfield collaborates in the FabaFood project to explore and develop techniques for processing extracted faba bean proteins into plant-based products, contributing expertise in plant-based spreads and butter alternatives, with the goal of creating innovative, tasty, and cost-effective meat and dairy substitutes.
• EFRO (European Regional Development Fund) 2021-2027 Oost-Nederland ProgramminorOthers · 12 December 2024The FabaFood project is part of the EFRO 2021-2027 Oost-Nederland program, which strengthens the innovation capacity of East Netherlands businesses and contributes to the energy transition. The program is financially supported by the European Union.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cosucra: Cosucra is a Belgian specialist in pea protein isolates, pea fiber, and inulin ingredients, serving food, nutrition, and pet food manufacturers. It is a like-for-like European competitor in pulse-based protein and fiber ingredients.
• Roquette: Roquette is a global leader in plant-based ingredients including pea protein (NUTRALYS) and starches, serving food, nutrition, and pet food manufacturers. Directly comparable through its pulse protein and starch concentrates competing with PisumPRO/PisumMYL and ViciaPRO.
• BENEO: BENEO (part of Südzucker Group) is a direct peer producing rice-based ingredients (rice flour, rice starch, rice protein) and functional carbohydrate ingredients for food, beverage, and animal nutrition applications — overlapping directly with Ebro Ingredients' Oryza rice portfolio and clean-label positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Cargill: Cargill is one of the largest global food ingredient and agricultural product companies, with a broad portfolio spanning starches, proteins, sweeteners, and specialty ingredients. It is a broader incumbent competing across multiple of Ebro's application segments, including pet food.
• Kerry Group: Kerry Group is a major taste and nutrition ingredient company, supplying clean-label, plant-based protein and functional food ingredients to global food manufacturers. Comparable as a broad incumbent across clean-label ingredients and B2B food formulation.
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland): ADM is a global leader in plant proteins (including pea), specialty food ingredients, and nutrition ingredients, serving bakery, beverage, meat, and nutrition applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent in plant-based protein and food ingredient manufacturing.
• Ingredion: Ingredion is a major global ingredient supplier offering starches, sweeteners, and plant-based proteins across food, beverage, and nutrition markets. Overlaps with Ebro Ingredients in starches and protein concentrates but operates a much broader specialty/food ingredient portfolio.
• Tate & Lyle: Tate & Lyle is a global food and beverage ingredient supplier offering starches, sweeteners, fibers, and clean-label texturants, with overlap in starch and texture solutions competing against Ebro Ingredients' rice and pulse starch concentrates.
• Bunge: Bunge is a global agribusiness and food ingredient company with a strong position in oilseed proteins, grain processing, and ingredient supply for food and pet food manufacturers. Overlaps with Ebro Ingredients through protein concentrates and grain-based ingredients serving the same customer base.

Emerging players

• Axiom Foods: Axiom Foods specializes in plant-based proteins including rice protein, pea protein, and plant-based meat ingredient solutions. It is an emerging player competing in plant protein ingredient supply with overlap to Ebro Ingredients' pulse and rice protein range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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