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Rice Malt

Also known as: Rice malt syrup, Brown rice syrup

Moderate concern

Rice malt is a concentrated added sugar with a high glycemic index. While it is fructose-free, it contributes the same caloric load as other sugars and counts as added sugar under FDA labeling.

What it is

A sweetener made by enzymatically breaking down cooked rice starches into shorter sugars (mainly maltose, maltotriose, and glucose).

Sweetener and binder; used as an alternative to refined sugar or high-fructose corn syrup.

Why it's flagged

Counts as added sugar; high glycemic index
Rice-based syrups have historically tested positive for inorganic arsenic

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Conventional food ingredient (added sugar)

European Union — EFSA

Authorised conventional food

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