Tag: Nutraceutical manufacturing

According to agricultural data, the global rice milling industry produces millions of tons of rice hulls as a byproduct annually, a waste material that has found a second life in manufacturing. So, why is rice hull in supplements? It is utilized primarily as an excipient—a natural, plant-based alternative to synthetic additives—and serves crucial functions as a flow agent and anti-caking agent during the encapsulation process.

Over 120,000 tons of L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) are produced annually for global use, far exceeding natural sources. The complex process of vitamin C production involves a combination of microbial and chemical steps to transform simple sugars into this essential nutrient.