22 Aug 2024 --- Beneo is leveraging rice starch as a plant-based texturizer in dairy substitutes, calling it a “viable clean label alternative” for modified starches. Its functional native rice starches can withstand severe processing conditions like low pH, high temperature and high shear, says Benoit Tavernier, product manager Specialty Rice Ingredients at Beneo. The ingredients find applications in retorted sauces, dressings, soups and desserts.