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 under which state and local governments actually procure hot and cold breakfast cereals in bulk and individual-serving packaging for institutional food service, including farina, quick-cooking oats, rolled oats, grits, cream of rice, bran flakes, and crispy rice for correctional facilities, state supported living centers, and other residential or institutional operations. The scope extends to both hot cereals delivered in bulk and cold cereals in individual-serving cases, with all products required to meet FDA/USDA standards, gluten-free certifications where specified, and shelf-life requirements typically ranging from one to two years. Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections, state health and human services agencies, and other state institutional procurement offices. Oregon's Department of Corrections and Texas health and correctional agencies appear as repeat buyers in the recent record, with multiple solicitations posted over the past four months.

Recent activity centers in Oregon and Texas, with secondary activity in New Jersey and Georgia. Oregon Department of Corrections Purchasing/Contracts Division posted two cereal solicitations in August 2026—Oats, Rolled Quick Cook (ITB S2910000017805, due September 2, 2026) for approximately 85,000 pounds at an estimated $0.373 per pound, and Cereal, Farina (ITB S2910000017679, due August 19, 2026) for approximately 40,000 pounds at $0.48 per pound—both FOB Destination to Salem with delivery within 30–45 days and Oregon-vendor preferences up to ten percent combined. The New Jersey Department of the Treasury Division of Purchase and Property issued Bid Solicitation T0009 26DPP01321 (due August 6, 2026) for hot and cold cereals in 14 price lines spanning individual-serving and bulk formats, with a three-year base contract and potential three one-year extensions. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026) for food and consumable products including cereals for the El Paso State Supported Living Center, with a historical contract value of $1.5 million for the prior period and pricing submitted on a firm, fixed unit-rate basis.