Premium neutral rye alcohol 

Nedstar's extensive product portfolio includes high-quality rye alcohol. Sourced from ethical ethanol producers and distributed worldwide, our rye neutral spirit is the ultimate product for your ethanol needs. 

What is rye alcohol? 

Rye alcohol belongs to the group of neutral grain spirits (GNS). Made out of high-quality rye, a raw material with high starch content, ethanol distilled from this grain is known to create very pure, clear, and neutral alcohol. With its alcohol content of > 96%/192 proof, it is a great neutral spirit for various food and industrial applications. 

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How is rye alcohol produced? 

After carefully selecting and cleaning the rye, the grains are mixed with water and heated in a process called mashing. This converts the starch into sugars which are then fermented with the addition of yeast. After a few days, the mix becomes beer, so-called ‘wash’, with a low alcohol content of around 10% ABV / 20 proof. Finally, the wash is distilled to remove the majority of water, creating a solution that, with further distillation cycles, becomes mainly ethanol. 
 

Rye, as well as other grains like wheat and barley, are especially efficient in yielding many litres of ethanol with a smaller amount of grains used. Due to its purity, it also requires fewer distillation cycles, meaning faster and more energy-efficient production. 

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Applications of neutral rye spirit 

Rye alcohol is a popular ethanol product in both food and non-food sectors. Although the majority of rye is grown in Europe, it is a very popular raw material in the United States due to the production of rye whiskey. Other popular spirits that utilise rye are vodka and gin.

Outside of the spirits industry, rye alcohol is used in many industrial and commercial applications such as cosmetics, personal care products, and pharmaceuticals. Organic rye spirit is often preferred due to consumers’ growing awareness of and preference for environmentally friendly products. 

Denaturants

If you require high-quality rye alcohol for non-food applications, we can denature it for you. By mixing the ethanol product with another chemical, it becomes unfit for human consumption, meaning that it is exempt from excise duty. You can choose from a variety of denaturing agents that fit your regional regulations such as DEP, MEK, Bitrex, IPA or Euro Denatured.
 

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Certifications

Nedstar's rye alcohol complies with all relevant quality standards, including ISO22000, ISO9001, and REACH. Furthermore, we endorse the use of organic and non-GMO ethanol and provide organic certification for the US and Europe. 

Packaging

Exporting ethanol to countries worldwide requires the appropriate packaging. To make sure that your product arrives safely to its destination, Nedstar has a number of packaging options, suitable for any industry or amount of ethanol. 

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ISO tank

25,000 litres / 6,605 gallons

Suitable for various transport modes such as ship or truck and ideal for the delivery of bulk quantities, guaranteeing safety and efficiency for your shipment.

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Tank truck

35,000 litres / 9,246 gallons

Large amounts of sugarcane alcohol, delivered directly to your doorstep. Our tank trucks are a reliable and cost-effective way of receiving ethanol worldwide.

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Barge vessel

Up to 2,450 tonnes / 1,832,727.3 gallons

Nedstar can provide you with orders shipped by various vessels overseas. Our logistics department specialises in intermodal freight transport, guaranteeing a smooth delivery over multiple modes of transportation.

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ISO tank

25,000 litres / 6,605 gallons

Suitable for various transport modes such as ship or truck and ideal for the delivery of bulk quantities, guaranteeing safety and efficiency for your shipment.

Read more
Image of truck

Tank truck

35,000 litres / 9,246 gallons

Large amounts of sugarcane alcohol, delivered directly to your doorstep. Our tank trucks are a reliable and cost-effective way of receiving ethanol worldwide.

Read more
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Barge vessel

Up to 2,450 tonnes / 1,832,727.3 gallons

Nedstar can provide you with orders shipped by various vessels overseas. Our logistics department specialises in intermodal freight transport, guaranteeing a smooth delivery over multiple modes of transportation.

Read more

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