Bulk Grains & Seeds for Feed, Pet Food, and Specialty Applications

We offer a full range of bulk grain ingredients including corn, barley, wheat, oats, and more—sourced for use in livestock feed, pet food, and specialty formulations. Our grain portfolio supports energy density, digestibility, and nutritional value across diverse feed systems.

Cereals and Grains

• Staple Grains: Wheat, corn, rice, barley, oats, sorghum, rye, millet, quinoa, buckwheat.

• Flours and Meals: Whole wheat flour, rice flour, cornmeal, oat flour, barley flour, quinoa flour, millet flour.

• Starches: Corn starch, potato starch, tapioca starch.

• Grits: Corn grits, hominy grits.

• Brans: Wheat bran, rice bran, oat bran.

Whole and Processed Grains

• Whole Grains: Brown rice, whole wheat, quinoa, whole oats.

• Processed Grains: Rolled oats, puffed rice, rice flour, cornflakes.

Grain-Based Binders and Thickeners

• Guar Gum: Derived from guar beans, used as a thickener.

• Xanthan Gum: A polysaccharide used for thickening.

• Psyllium Husk: High-fiber ingredient with binding properties.

• Modified Starches: Tapioca starch, corn starch modified for better gelling or thickening.

Grain & Seed Protein Ingredients

• Soy Protein Isolate/Concentrate: Commonly used in plant-based products.

• Pea Protein: Sourced from yellow peas, used in alternative protein formulations.

• Rice Protein: Extracted from brown rice, a plant-based protein source.

• Hemp Protein: High in essential amino acids and beneficial nutrients.

• Wheat Gluten: Used for texture enhancement in food applications.

Cerco Group supplies high-quality oilseeds and whole seeds such as soybeans, sunflower, flax, and cottonseed, trusted in animal nutrition, bird food, and specialty diet formulations. These ingredients deliver valuable protein, oil content, and digestive fiber.

Oilseeds and Legumes

• Oilseeds: Soybeans, sunflower seeds, canola, flaxseed, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds.

• Legumes: Lentils, chickpeas, peas, beans (black beans, kidney beans).

Seed Meals, Flours, and Sprouted Seeds

• Seed Meals & Flours: Soy flour, sesame seed meal, sunflower meal, flaxseed meal.

• Sprouted Seeds: Sprouted lentils, sprouted wheat, sprouted quinoa.

Seed Oils

• Plant-based oils: Canola oil, sunflower oil, flaxseed oil, hemp seed oil, sesame oil.

We source and broker natural food ingredients and nutritional additives used in functional foods, feed enrichment, and specialty nutrition markets. These include whole-food sources of protein, fiber, and minerals designed to enhance product performance and consumer value.

Nutrient-dense grains and seeds contribute to health and wellness:

• Flaxseed: High in Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.

• Chia Seeds: Rich in Omega-3s, fiber, and antioxidants.

• Poppy Seeds: Common in baking, offering minerals and protein.

• Hemp Seeds: A complete protein source with healthy fats.

Cerco Group delivers feed-grade ingredients tailored for livestock, poultry, aqua, and companion animal diets. Our broad catalog supports protein balance, gut health, and energy levels—essential for optimizing feed formulations across species.

Grains and seeds also play a vital role in animal nutrition:

• Corn & Corn By-products: A primary energy source in animal feed.

• Soybean Meal: High-protein ingredient for livestock feed.

• Alfalfa Meal: Legume-based feed component.

• Barley: Often used as a protein source in feed formulations.

• Oats & Oat Products: Suitable for both human and animal consumption.

• Rice Bran: A by-product of rice milling used in feed.

We provide seed-based flavoring ingredients for use in pet food, wild bird feed, and specialty mixes. These natural components help improve palatability and support consumer preference in niche nutrition segments.

Many seeds are valued for their distinct flavors and seasoning properties:

• Sesame Seeds: Popular across various global cuisines.

• Mustard Seeds: Used in condiments and spice blends.

• Coriander Seeds: Essential in many spice mixes.

• Fennel Seeds: Common in Mediterranean and Indian cooking.

• Cumin Seeds: A staple spice in multiple culinary traditions.

Cerco Group sources unique and value-added grains and seeds such as millet, buckwheat, sorghum, and ancient grains. These ingredients meet the needs of custom feed formulas, organic programs, and specialty food producers.

Ancient and specialty grains provide unique nutritional and functional benefits:

• Amaranth: A gluten-free pseudo-grain.

• Teff: Frequently used in gluten-free baking and Ethiopian cuisine.

• Spelt: An ancient variety of wheat with unique flavor and texture.

• Farro: A nutrient-dense grain used in salads and pasta.

• Sorghum: A drought-resistant grain with applications in food and animal feed.

We offer functional feed and food ingredients designed to enhance nutritional profiles, support gut health, and deliver performance benefits. From natural binders to fermentation co-products, we help manufacturers achieve formulation goals with precision.

These grain and seed-derived ingredients offer additional benefits in food and beverage applications:

• Malt Extract: Used as a natural sweetener and flavor enhancer.

• Maltodextrin: A starch-derived ingredient for texture and sweetness.

• Oat Beta-Glucan: A soluble fiber known for heart-health benefits.

• Rice Bran Oil: A functional oil with health-promoting properties.