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.
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.
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.
> 96% / 192 proof
Neutral
Colourless
64-17-5
C2H6O
< 2 g/hL
5.5 - 7.5
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40 - 80% ABV / 80 - 160 proof
35 - 55% ABV / 70 - 110 proof
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.
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.
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.
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.
While the purity and colour of all grain neutral spirits are the same, rye is known for imparting a spicier and more robust flavor profile, even in a neutral spirit. While all neutral spirits are distilled to high proof to remove most flavors and impurities, rye neutral spirit often retains subtle hints of spiciness and earthiness, distinguishing it from the softer, sweeter notes typically associated with wheat or corn neutral spirits. This is especially relevant when creating spirits made out of rye alcohol.
Neutral rye spirit has a clean and crisp profile, with subtle underlying spiciness and earthy notes. Rye tends to leave behind a delicate, peppery finish that can add depth and character to a range of applications, such as in premium vodka production, gin, or other distilled spirits where a neutral base with a bit of character is desired.
Nedstar sources its rye alcohol from over 60 countries. Depending on your country of origin and product needs, our commercial experts make sure to find rye alcohol that fits your regional certifications and import regulations.
At Nedstar, we are committed to sourcing the highest-quality ingredients and promoting the use of environmentally friendly products. Next to organic neutral rye spirit, we also offer non-GMO rye alcohol with the according certification. If you are looking to acquire non-GMO ethanol, please mention it in your ordering process with Nedstar's commercial experts.
Although rye, as a grain, contains gluten, the distillation process used to produce rye spirit effectively removes gluten and other proteins, making rye alcohol gluten-free. Any other ethanol produced from grain is therefore also gluten-free.
Delivery times of our rye alcohol highly depend on the region we source from, the country of delivery, and current transport dynamics. Please get in touch with Nedstar's commercial experts to get an estimated lead time and regular updates for your order.
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