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Manufacturing Process at Shafi Gluco Chem

Shafi Gluco Chem is the most innovative and world’s leading combined manufacturer and producer of cereal derivatives. We have been specializing ourselves in rice and tapioca derivatives since 2003, and we have highly prioritized to providing perpetual value and satisfaction to our customers. We take pride in having a vast portfolio of rice and tapioca ingredients, as well as a reliable distribution network that is spread over to 60 countries across the globe.

We welcome revolutionary ideas and game-changing solutions that help us make a resounding impact and provide incredible products to our customers. As it is our core promise of providing you only the best solutions that cater to your needs, you can order with complete peace of mind knowing that your demands are being handled by the most skilled and capable people who are always working to provide you excellent quality products and on-the-spot customer support.

We believe that, through collaboration and innovation, we are committed to understanding your business, anticipating your needs, and help meet your challenges to create value which is as integral as the product itself. The results are inclusive dietary ingredients that are “Better for You” products for all your customers. Our Production facility is FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, Control Union Fair Choice, and GMP+ certified. Moreover, our products are Gluten-free, Non-GMO, Vegan, Fructose-free, Kosher, and Halal.

For our manufacturing process, we have a state-of-the-art facility where we produce the highest quality of rice syrups and proteins for exporting all over the world. Our facility is located at Hub, an industrial town located 20 miles from Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi.

The professionals at Shafi Gluco Chem work with the goals of cost reduction and efficient implementation in mind. Serving from small and medium-sized enterprises to large companies, our involvement can range from formula development, ingredient consolidation, manufacturing and ingredient supplier introductions to allergen control programs and aid with initial production runs.

Quality Assurance

To maintain quality standards all the time, we have an exposed and fully automatic means of analysis during our production process. At every step, our quality control experts ensure a consistent quality of our syrups and solids. Our main strength is our in-house research and development department, where a dedicated group of scientists and engineers are continuously involved in enhancing the process flow and figuring the ways to widen our portfolio even further. Through our rigorous R&D efforts, Shafi Gluco-Chem aims to become one of the most diversified producers of cereal derivatives in the world.

Milling

The first step is to produce rice flour where rice is transferred from our climate-controlled silos to our milling section where rice flour is produced. When milling is done then it moves to the next step.

Slurry Preparation

The rice flour is then mixed with a predetermined weight of cold water to prepare a slurry. A controlled amount of alpha-amylase enzyme is then metered into the slurry for the subsequent hydrolysis of the rice starch. This process is known as slurry preparation. 

Filtration

The liquefied slurry is pumped into a set of plate & frame filter presses where the protein cake is retained in the filter, and the liquid effluent (rice soluble) passes through the filter and is collected in a receiving tank. This stage marks the separation of protein cake from slurry preparation.

Concentration

The syrup acquired after filtration is then passed through energy-efficient evaporation systems that are run under very high vacuum conditions. This concentrates the syrup and prepares it for the final stage.

Packaging

The Rice Syrup from the vacuum evaporators is pumped into a batch holding tank that is equipped with agitation to ensure lot uniformity. The final product is then packed into either 275-Gallon IBC Totes (plastic bag in corrugated box), HDPE Drums, food-grade pales, and tins.

Conclusion:

At Shafi Gluco Chem, we strive hard to provide the best possible products to our clients worldwide ensuring quality checks all the time. We produce a significant proportion of the rice in our own fields which ensures the consistent supply of quality rice from our ground and helps us pave the way towards organic Clean Label Certifications.

 

 

 

 

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