The Ceylon Ultrafine Mill Uses Ultrafine Processing To Redefine Local Grains
Mr. Jeongho Lee – Founder, Chairman, and Managing Director at The Ceylon UltraFine Mill
Sri Lanka is rich in agricultural resources, with grains such as rice, finger millet (kurakkan), black gram, and cassava playing an important role in local food culture for generations. Despite their nutritional value and availability, these grains have often been limited to traditional uses, while their potential in modern food manufacturing remained largely untapped.
The Ceylon UltraFine Mill was established to bridge this gap. Using precision ultrafine milling technology developed in Korea, we process local grains to a fineness of approximately 55 microns, creating functional food ingredients with improved performance characteristics. At this level of fineness, ingredients demonstrate better mixability, binding, texture, and moisture retention, helping manufacturers achieve greater consistency and quality in their final products.
Our approach goes beyond conventional flour milling. We focus on transforming Sri Lankan agricultural products into value-added ingredients that can be used across a wide range of applications, including bakery products, gluten-free foods, health foods, meal replacement products, snacks, and traditional foods.
Today, The Ceylon UltraFine Mill serves both industrial and consumer markets. We work with food manufacturers, bakeries, hotels, restaurants, and distributors while also developing consumer-focused products under our CEYFINE brand.
Looking ahead, we aim to increase the value of Sri Lankan agricultural produce, support local farmers, expand export opportunities, and introduce innovative grain-based products to both local and international markets. Through advanced processing technology and continuous product development, we are committed to unlocking the full potential of Sri Lanka’s traditional grains and contributing to a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable food industry.
Transforming the Way Sri Lanka Eats
Our Vision
Our vision is to become Sri Lanka’s national strategic leader in ultra-fine grain solutions, protecting the health of the Sri Lankan people while reducing import dependency through local innovation.
We believe the future of food in Sri Lanka should be healthier, more sustainable, and more connected to our own agricultural strengths. By transforming local grains into advanced functional ingredients, The Ceylon UltraFine Mill is creating new opportunities for consumers, food manufacturers, farmers, and international markets.
Sustainability
Supporting long-term food sustainability by improving the use of local raw materials through efficient, advanced processing.
Alternative Innovation
Developing practical local grain alternatives that help reduce dependency on imported wheat and imported food ingredients.
Health-Focused
Creating ingredients that support healthier eating habits, better nutrition, and modern lifestyle needs in Sri Lanka.
Advancing Nutrition, Agriculture, and Food Innovation Together
Our Mission
Our mission is to support a healthier and more resilient food future for Sri Lanka by combining advanced grain processing, local agricultural value creation, and functional ingredient innovation.
We aim to develop food ingredients that not only perform well in modern food manufacturing but also support public wellness, import substitution, and national economic resilience.
Economic Resilience
Reducing foreign exchange drainage by replacing imported wheat-based ingredients with high-quality local grain alternatives.
Specialized Health
Developing functional ingredients suitable for gluten-sensitive, gastric-sensitive, diabetic-conscious, and health-focused lifestyles.
National Impact
Supporting public wellness through healthier food innovation, including low-sugar, low-GI, and nutrition-focused grain solutions.
Where Local Agriculture Meets Advanced Food Technology
The Ceylon Ultrafine Mill Uses Ultrafine Processing To Redefine Local Grains
For generations, Sri Lankan grains such as rice, finger millet, black gram, and cassava have been part of our everyday food culture. These ingredients are nutritious, familiar, and deeply connected to local agriculture. However, their potential in modern, higher-value food products has remained limited.
The challenge was not the raw materials. The real gap was in advanced processing, food science, and functional product development.
The Ceylon UltraFine Mill (Pvt) Ltd was established to close this gap. As a high-value food ingredient manufacturer, we bridge traditional Sri Lankan agriculture with modern food technology. Using proprietary Korean precision milling technology, we transform staple grains into ultra-fine functional ingredients that deliver better performance, better nutrition, and wider food applications.
Our work goes beyond basic flour milling. We create advanced grain-based ingredients that support improved texture, binding, mixability, hydration, moisture retention, and product consistency. This allows local raw materials to perform better in bakery, gluten-free foods, snacks, health foods, infant nutrition, meal replacements, and export-ready traditional food products.
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