UNSPSC 50221203: Rice embryo bud cereal

Cereal comprised of seeds processed from rice. Composed of the outer peel and inner seed coat of brown rice, it acts to protect the embryo and the endosperm. The cortex contains high levels of crude fiber, ash, vegetable fats, protein, vitamin B1 and many assorted minerals.

UNSPSC 50221203 Rice embryo bud cereal is a Commodity code covering specialized breakfast cereal products, though recent state and local procurement activity under this code focuses on broad food supply contracts spanning multiple cereal types and other provisions rather than rice embryo bud cereal as a standalone item. State and local governments procuring under this code include school districts, state health and human services agencies, state departments of treasury, and state correctional systems. The scope encompasses both individual-serving cold cereals in pre-packaged cases (such as frosted flakes, Special K, rice crispies, raisin bran, and corn flakes) and bulk hot cereals (farina, oats, grits, and cream of rice) delivered to institutional food service operations. School districts and state agencies procure these products as components of larger food service contracts supplying cafeterias, nutrition programs, and state-supported facilities; all products must meet FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices, USDA grade requirements, specified nutritional standards, and shelf-life requirements ranging from 60 days to 12 months depending on product type.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Texas, and New Jersey, with the most visible procurement volume concentrated in Texas school systems and state agencies. The New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property issued IFB T0009 26DPP01321 (due August 6, 2026) for hot and cold cereals for distribution to the Department of Social Services facility in West Trenton, requesting firm fixed pricing on 14 price lines totaling estimated quantities of 2,700 to 9,600 cases per line over a three-year base term. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026) for food and consumable products including cereals for the HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center with a historical prior-year value of $1.5 million. The Liberty County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB for Food Products (due April 29, 2026) covering over 400 items including grains and cereals to supply 13 school sites, and the Douglas County School System in Georgia issued RFP 26-003 for Food Supply and Distribution Services (due February 18, 2026) with estimated annual expenditure of approximately $9,000,000 to supply approximately 32,000 meals daily across 32 schools serving approximately 25,500 students.