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                                 UNITED STATES
                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, DC 20549


                                   FORM 10-Q


     Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934

                      FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1999

                          COMMISSION FILE NO. 0-19811
                                              -------


                          OPTA FOOD INGREDIENTS, INC.
            (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


        DELAWARE                                          04-3117634
        --------                                          ----------
(State of Incorporation)                    (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


25 WIGGINS AVENUE, BEDFORD, MA                               01730
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)                  (Zip Code)


                                (781) 276-5100
                                --------------
               Registrant's Telephone No., Including Area Code:


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.


                       YES    X          NO
                            -----            -----



As of July 31, 1999, the registrant had 10,973,779 shares of common stock
outstanding.
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OPTA FOOD INGREDIENTS, INC.

FORM 10-Q
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                          Quarter Ended June 30, 1999
                               Table of Contents

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                           Page
                                                                          Number
                                                                          ------
<S>                                                                  <C>
Part I - Financial Information
------------------------------

Item 1 - Financial Statements

  Condensed Balance Sheet
    June 30, 1999 (Unaudited) and December 31, 1998 (Audited)               3
  Condensed Statement of Operations for the
    Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited)           4
  Condensed Statement of Cash Flows for the
    Six Months Ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited)                     5
  Notes to Condensed Unaudited Financial Statements                         6

Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of
  Financial Condition and Results of Operations                             8


Item 3  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about                       12
  Market Risk


Part II - Other Information
---------------------------

    Item 1 through Item 6                                                   13

    Signatures                                                              15
</TABLE>
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OPTA FOOD INGREDIENTS, INC.

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET (in thousands)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                JUNE 30,              DECEMBER 31,
                                                  1999                    1998
                                                --------                --------
                                              (Unaudited)              (Audited)
<S>                                           <C>                     <C>
ASSETS

 Current assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents                    $ 25,224                $ 30,315
   Accounts receivable, net                        3,076                   1,950
   Inventories, net (Note 2)                       2,978                   2,071
   Prepaid expenses and other current
     assets                                          423                     384
                                                --------                --------

        Total current assets                      31,701                  34,720

 Fixed assets, net                                12,208                  12,473
 Goodwill                                          1,592                       -
 Patents and trademarks, net                         569                     626
 Other assets                                         67                      69
                                                --------                --------

                                                $ 46,137                $ 47,888
                                                ========                ========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
   Current portion of long term debt            $    427                $    426
   Accounts payable                                  982                   1,003
   Accrued expenses                                  783                   1,256
                                                --------                --------

       Total current liabilities                   2,192                   2,685

 Long term debt                                    2,979                   3,126


Stockholders' equity:
   Common stock                                      111                     111
   Additional paid-in capital                     79,754                  79,747
   Treasury Stock                                   (444)                      -
   Accumulated deficit                           (38,455)                (37,781)
                                                --------                --------
Total stockholders' equity                        40,966                  42,077
                                                --------                --------

                                                $ 46,137                $ 47,888
                                                ========                ========
</TABLE>

    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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OPTA FOOD INGREDIENTS, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share data)
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(Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED              FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                              JUNE 30,                               JUNE 30,
                                                -----------------------------------      ---------------------------------
                                                     1999                1998                 1999               1998
                                                -------------     -----------------      -------------     ---------------
<S>                                             <C>               <C>                    <C>               <C>
Product revenue                                       $ 4,506               $ 3,152            $ 8,571            $  5,581

Cost and expenses:
  Cost of revenue                                       2,943                 2,343              5,753               4,146
  Selling, general and administrative                   1,102                   952              2,101               1,861
  Research and development                                796                   895              1,619               1,775
  Restructuring costs (Note 3)                              -                     -                350                   -
                                                -------------     -----------------      -------------     ---------------
                                                        4,841                 4,190              9,823               7,782
                                                -------------     -----------------      -------------     ---------------

Loss from operations                                     (335)               (1,038)            (1,252)             (2,201)

Other income (expense):
  Interest income                                         333                   408                680                 843
  Interest expense                                        (63)                  (77)              (131)               (157)
  Other income (expense), net                              13                    21                 29                  (4)
                                                -------------     -----------------      -------------     ---------------
                                                          283                   352                578                 682
                                                -------------     -----------------      -------------     ---------------

Net loss                                                 ($52)                ($686)             ($674)            ($1,519)
                                                =============     =================      =============     ===============

Basic and diluted net loss per share (Note 4)           ($.00)                ($.06)             ($.06)              ($.14)
                                                =============     =================      =============     ===============

Weighted average shares outstanding                    11,047                11,081             11,076              11,080
                                                =============     =================      =============     ===============
</TABLE>


    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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OPTA FOOD INGREDIENTS, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands)
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(Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                          JUNE 30,
                                                        ----------------------------------------------
                                                                1999                       1998
                                                        ------------------        --------------------
<S>                                                       <C>                       <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net loss                                                      ($674)                    ($1,519)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used
    in operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization                                 768                         705
    Forgiveness of notes receivable                                 -                          20
    Change in assets and liabilities:
      Increase in accounts receivable, net                       (700)                       (744)
      Increase in inventories, net                               (631)                       (360)
      Increase in other assets                                    (33)                       (102)
      Decrease in accounts payable                                (21)                        (91)
      Decrease in accrued expenses                               (473)                       (259)
                                                            ---------                  ----------
  Total adjustments                                            (1,090)                       (831)
                                                            ---------                  ----------

Net cash used in operating activities                          (1,764)                     (2,350)

Cash flows from investing activities:
  Acquisition of Stabilized Products                           (2,374)                          -
  Purchase of fixed assets                                       (309)                       (274)
  Increase in patents and trademarks                              (61)                        (28)
                                                            ---------                  ----------


Net cash used in investing activities                          (2,744)                       (302)

Cash flows from financing activities:
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock                            7                          16
  Purchase of treasury stock                                     (444)                          -
  Principal payments on long term debt                           (146)                       (748)
                                                            ---------                  ----------

Net cash used in financing activities                            (583)                       (732)
                                                            ---------                  ----------
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                      (5,091)                     (3,384)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period               30,315                      33,689
                                                            ---------                  ----------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                    $25,224                     $30,305
                                                            =========                  ==========
</TABLE>


   The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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OPTA FOOD INGREDIENTS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

   The condensed financial statements of Opta Food Ingredients, Inc. (the
   "Company") include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting
   of normal and recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of the
   Company's financial position at June 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 and the
   results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 1999 and
   1998, respectively.  The results of operations are not necessarily indicative
   of results for a full year.

   These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial
   statements contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
   ended December 31, 1998, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
   pursuant to Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Certain
   information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial
   statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
   principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the Securities and
   Exchange Commission rules and regulations.

2. INVENTORIES, NET

   Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   JUNE 30,                  DECEMBER 31,
                                                     1999                       1998
                                                  ---------                   --------

<S>                                               <C>                        <C>
Raw materials                                        $1,046                     $  420
Finished goods                                        1,932                      1,651
                                                  ---------                   --------
                                                     $2,978                     $2,071
                                                  =========                   ========
</TABLE>

   Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, cost being determined
   using the first-in, first-out method. Inventories are reflected net of
   reserves of $383,000 at June 30, 1999 and $80,000 at December 31, 1998.

3. RESTRUCTURING COSTS

   On February 18, 1999, the Company announced a restructuring program which
   included a reduction in headcount at its corporate headquarters as a result
   of discontinuing research on its protein coatings and encapsulation
   technology platform. As a result, the Company recorded a restructuring charge
   of $350,000 in the first quarter of 1999 which is included in operating
   expenses for the six months ended June 30, 1999.

4. NET LOSS PER SHARE

   Basic net loss per share is determined by dividing the net loss by the
   weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. All
   common stock equivalents have been excluded from weighted average shares
   outstanding for calculating diluted net loss per share because such
   equivalents are anti-dilutive.

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OPTA FOOD INGREDIENTS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
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5. STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN

   In April 1999, the Company's Board of Directors approved a stock
   repurchase plan under which the Company is authorized to purchase shares
   subject to certain business and market restrictions.  In May 1999, the
   Company purchased 150,000 shares of common stock at an aggregate cost of
   $443,750 which has been recorded as treasury stock at June 30, 1999.


6. ACQUISITION OF STABILIZED PRODUCTS, INC.

   On June 30, 1999, the Company purchased the assets of Stabilized Products,
   Inc. for approximately $2,374,000. The Company's balance sheet at June 30,
   1999 reflects the following preliminary purchase price allocation:

<TABLE>
          <S>                    <C>
          Accounts Receivable    $  426,000
          Inventories               276,000
          Other assets               80,000
          Goodwill                1,592,000
</TABLE>

   The Company's condensed statements of operations and cash flows for the three
   and six months ended June 30, 1999 do not reflect any financial results of
   Stabilized Products, Inc. The goodwill related to the acquisition will be
   amortized on a straight-line basis over a 10 year period.

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PART I ITEM 2

OPTA FOOD INGREDIENTS, INC.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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Introduction:

Opta Food Ingredients, Inc. (the "Company") is a fully integrated developer,
manufacturer and marketer of proprietary food ingredients used by consumer food
companies to improve the nutritional content, healthfulness and taste of a wide
variety of foods.  The Company modifies inexpensive raw materials and produces
natural food ingredients that can be considered Generally Recognized as Safe
("GRAS") under current U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") regulations.

The Company began shipping its first product, EverFresh, in November 1991,
acquired an oat fiber business in June 1992, launched Opta Oat Fibers in
September 1992, began shipping OptaGrade in the fourth quarter of 1993,
commercialized CrystaLean and OptaFil in 1994, introduced OptaMist, Optex and
OptaGlaze in June 1996 and launched Opta Baking Gloss in May 1998.  The Company
currently derives substantially all of its revenue from its Opta Oat Fibers,
OptaGrade, OptaMist and CrystaLean products.  The Company has not been
profitable since inception and expects to incur additional operating losses.
This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 and the accompanying unaudited
condensed financial statements and notes for the three and six months ended June
30, 1999 and 1998, respectively.

The following Discussion and Analysis of the Company's Financial Condition and
Results of Operations may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties.  The Company's actual results could differ significantly from
historical results or the Company's expectations as expressed in such forward-
looking statements.  Factors which could cause actual results to differ from
these expectations include the size and timing of significant orders, as well as
deferral of orders, over which the Company has no control; the extended product
testing cycles of the Company's potential customers; the variation in the
Company's sales cycles from customer to customer; increased competition posed by
food ingredient manufacturers; changes in pricing policies by the Company and
its competitors; the adequacy of existing manufacturing capacity, or the need to
secure or build additional   manufacturing capacity in order to meet the demand
for the Company's products; the Company's success in expanding its sales and
marketing programs and its ability to gain increased market acceptance for its
existing product lines; the Company's ability to timely develop and successfully
introduce new products in its pipeline at acceptable costs; the ability to scale
up and successfully produce its products; the potential for significant
quarterly variations in the mix of sales among the Company's products; the gain
or loss of significant customers; shortages in the availability of raw materials
from the Company's suppliers; the impact of new government regulations on food
products; potential Year 2000 problems; and general economic conditions.

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OPTA FOOD INGREDIENTS, INC.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 AND 1998:

Revenue.  Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 1999 was $4.5 million,
representing an increase of $1.3 million or 43% in comparison to $3.1 million
for the comparable 1998 quarter.  The increase in 1999 revenue was largely the
result of increased demand from two of the Company's major customers, one of
which was not a major customer in the comparable 1998 quarter.

Cost of revenue.  Cost of revenue for the three months ended June 30, 1999 was
$2.9 million, representing an increase of $600,000 or 26% in comparison to $2.3
million for the comparable 1998 quarter.  Cost of revenue as a percentage of
revenue decreased to 65% for the second quarter of 1999 as compared to 74% in
the second quarter of 1998. This percentage decrease was largely the result of
certain improvements in Opta Oat Fibers' margins resulting from operating
efficiencies as well as a reduction in manufacturing costs.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  Selling, general and
administrative ("SG&A") expenses for the three months ended June 30, 1999 were
$1.1 million, representing an increase of $150,000 or 16% in comparison to
$952,000 for the comparable 1998 quarter. The increase in SG&A expenses was
principally due to an increase in legal expenses and consulting costs.

Research and Development Expenses.  Research and development ("R&D") expenses
for the three months ended June 30, 1999 were $796,000, representing a decrease
of $99,000 or 11% in comparison to $895,000 for the comparable 1998 quarter. The
decrease in R&D expenses was the result of the reduction in personnel costs
related to the Company's restructuring program which discontinued research on
its protein coatings and encapsulation technology platform.

Other Income.  Other income for the three months ended June 30, 1999 was
$283,000, representing a decrease of $69,000 or 20% in comparison to $352,000
for the comparable 1998 quarter. The decrease was due to decreased interest
income on reduced amounts of cash and cash equivalents offset in part by
decreased interest expense on lower levels of debt during the second quarter of
1999 as compared to the comparable 1998 quarter.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 AND 1998:

Revenue.  Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 1999 was $8.6 million,
representing an increase of $3.0 million or 54% in comparison to $5.6 million
for the first six months of 1998. The increase in 1999 revenue was largely the
result of increased demand from two of the Company's major customers, one of
which was not a major customer in the comparable 1998 period.


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OPTA FOOD INGREDIENTS, INC.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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Cost of Revenue. Cost of revenue for the six months ended June 30, 1999 was $5.7
million, representing an increase of $1.6 million or 39% in comparison to $4.1
million for the comparable 1998 period. Cost of revenue as a percentage of
revenue decreased to 67% in 1998 as compared to 74% for the 1998 period. This
percentage decrease was largely the result of certain improvements in Opta Oat
Fibers' margins resulting from operating efficiencies as well as a reduction in
manufacturing costs. Opta is attempting to further reduce its cost of revenue as
a percentage of revenue during 1999 through manufacturing efficiencies gained
from increased production volume, although there is no assurance that such
reductions will be realized.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  SG&A expenses for the six months
ended June 30, 1999 were $2.1 million, representing an increase of $240,000 or
13% in comparison to $1.9 million for the comparable 1998 period. The increase
in SG&A expenses was principally due to an increase in legal and consulting
costs.

Research and Development Expenses.  R&D expenses for the six months ended June
30, 1999 were $1.6 million, representing a decrease of $156,000 or 9% in
comparison to $1.8 million for the comparable 1998 period. The decrease in R&D
expenses was the result of the reduction in personnel costs related to the
Company's restructuring program which discontinued research on its protein
coatings and encapsulation technology platform.

Restructuring Costs.  The Company recorded a restructuring charge of $350,000
during the first quarter of 1999 which is included in operating expenses for the
six months ended June 30, 1999.  This charge was the result of a cost reduction
program which included a reduction in headcount at its corporate headquarters as
a result of discontinuing research on its protein coatings and encapsulation
technology platform.

Other Income.  Other income for the six months ended June 30, 1999 was $578,000,
representing a decrease of $104,000 or 15% in comparison to $682,000 for the
comparable 1998 period. The decrease was due to decreased interest income on
reduced amounts of cash and cash equivalents offset in part by decreased
interest expense on lower levels of debt during the second quarter of 1999 as
compared to the comparable 1998 quarter.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES:

At June 30, 1999, the Company had $25.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and
$29.5 million of working capital.  The Company used approximately $1.8 million
of cash in operations during the six months ended June 30, 1999 compared with
approximately $2.4 million used in the comparable 1998 period.  The Company
expects to incur operating losses as it continues to fund its investment in the
development, production and marketing of its new and existing products.  The
Company intends to fund its operating losses principally through product sales,
existing cash and cash equivalents, short term investments, and long and short
term debt.

Capital expenditures were $309,000 and $274,000 for the six months ended June
30, 1999 and 1998, respectively.  The Company utilized approximately $2.4
million in cash to acquire the assets of Stabilized Products, Inc. on June 30,
1999.

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OPTA FOOD INGREDIENTS, INC.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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The Company's various debt agreements contain covenants that restrict the
Company's ability to participate in merger discussions, pay dividends, limit
annual capital expenditures, invest in certain types of securities and obtain
additional debt financing without bank approval.  The Company was in compliance
with respect to all covenants and restrictions in its loan agreements at June
30, 1999.

The Company believes that continued expenditure of funds will be necessary to
support its anticipated growth. The Company believes that its existing cash and
cash equivalents, short term investments, long and short term debt and product
sales will be adequate to fund its planned operations, capital requirements and
expansion needs through at least 1999. However, the Company may require
additional capital in the long term, which it may seek through equity or debt
financing, equipment lease financing or funds from other sources. No assurance
can be given that these funds will be available to the Company on acceptable
terms, if at all. In addition, because of the Company's need for funds to
support future operations, it may seek to obtain capital when conditions are
favorable, even if it does not have an immediate need for additional capital at
such time.

YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE

The Year 2000 issue concerns the inability of certain computerized information
systems to properly recognize date sensitive information such as a date using
"00" as the year 2000 rather than the year 1900.  This could cause systems to
fail or miscalculate, causing a disruption of operations.  The Company may be at
risk both with respect to its own Year 2000 compliance and the Year 2000
compliance of third parties, particularly suppliers of materials and services as
well as customers.

The Company relies on computer-based technology and utilizes a variety of third
party hardware and software extensively for financial and administrative
functions, such as accounting and management information. Based on a recent
internal assessment of Year 2000 issues, the Company has identified and verified
that its internal information technology ("IT") systems are deemed to be Year
2000 compliant, including accounting/financial reporting,
manufacturing/production and sales/invoicing systems.

The Company retained a consulting firm to review the Year 2000 compliance of its
non-IT systems which include equipment or processes used in its manufacturing
facilities that may contain embedded technology.  The consultants have recently
issued their report and assessment which concluded that the Company's non-IT
critical systems in its manufacturing facilities are Year 2000 compliant.    The
Company is currently evaluating all other non-IT systems including research and
development, telecommunications and general office equipment for Year 2000
compliance utilizing internal resources.  The Company expects to complete this
evaluation by the end of the third quarter of 1999.

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OPTA FOOD INGREDIENTS, INC.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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Management believes that the most significant risk to the Company regarding Year
2000 compliance issues is the effect such issues may have on its suppliers and
customers.  The Company is in the process of contacting its significant
suppliers and major customers in 1999 to assess the Year 2000 readiness of such
suppliers and customers.  Upon completion of this assessment, which will be
concluded by the third quarter of 1999, the Company will undertake an evaluation
of the potential effects of any such third-party non-compliance on the Company's
operations.  Based on such evaluation, the Company will determine the most
reasonably likely worst case scenarios arising from Year 2000 non-compliance and
implement contingency plans to respond to such scenarios.


The costs related to Year 2000 activities have not been and are not anticipated
to be material and management does not believe that the financial impact of the
Year 2000 issues discussed above will have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial condition or results of operations; however, it is uncertain
to what extent the Company may be affected by third party Year 2000 compliance
issues.


PART I ITEM 3

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
---------------------------------------------------------

In January 1997, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Financial
Reporting Release No. 48, which expands the disclosure requirements for certain
derivatives and other financial instruments.  The Company does not utilize
derivative financial instruments.  The carrying amounts reflected in the
condensed balance sheet of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and
trade payables approximates fair value at June 30, 1999 due to the short
maturities of these instruments.

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OPTA FOOD INGREDIENTS, INC.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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Items 1, 2, 3 and 6(b) - Not Applicable.

ITEM 4    SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

          (a) The Annual Meeting of Opta Food Ingredients, Inc. was held on
              Tuesday, May 18, 1999.

          (b) The following individuals were elected to the Board of Directors
              for a term expiring in 2000:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                         Shares voted in favor  Votes withheld
                         ---------------------  --------------
<S>                      <C>                    <C>
William P. Carmichael          9,513,284            838,132
A. S. Clausi                   9,513,069            838,347
Harry Fields                   9,511,234            840,182
Glynn C. Morris                9,513,284            838,132
Lewis C. Paine, III            9,512,714            838,702
Frederic Stevenin              9,513,269            838,147
</TABLE>

There were no broker non-votes.

          (c) The stockholders approved an amendment to the 1992 Employee,
              Director and Consultant Stock Option Plan ("Plan") to increase
              the Company's Common Stock available for issuance under the Plan
              by 250,000 shares by a vote of 7,076,663 for, 3,158,763 against
              and 115,990 abstaining, with no broker non-votes.

          (d) The stockholders approved the appointment of
              PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent
              accountants for fiscal year 1999 by a vote of 10,323,132 for,
              19,700 against and 8,584 abstaining, with no broker non-votes.

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OPTA FOOD INGREDIENTS, INC.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
________________________________________________________________________________

ITEM 6 (a) EXHIBITS

           (10) Material contracts
                    10.1 Asset Purchase Agreement among the Company, Stabilized
                         Products, Inc. and the stockholders of Stabilized
                         Products, Inc., dated June 16, 1999.

           (11) Basic and diluted net loss per share computation (in thousands,
                except per share data):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED                FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                              JUNE 30,                                   JUNE 30,
                                                  -----------------------------------      ----------------------------------
                                                       1999                1998                 1999               1998
                                                  -------------     -----------------      -------------     ----------------
<S>                                               <C>               <C>                    <C>               <C>
Net loss                                                   ($52)                ($686)             ($674)             ($1,519)
                                                  =============     =================      =============     ================

Weighted average shares outstanding                      11,047                11,081             11,076               11,080
                                                  =============     =================      =============     ================

Basic and diluted net loss per share                      ($.00)                ($.06)             ($.06)               ($.14)
                                                  =============     =================      =============     ================
</TABLE>


     All common stock equivalents have been excluded from weighted average
shares outstanding for the purpose of calculating diluted net loss per share.


     (27) Financial data schedule.

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OPTA FOOD INGREDIENTS, INC.

SIGNATURES
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



                                  Opta Food Ingredients, Inc.
                                  ---------------------------
                                     (Registrant)



DATE: August 9, 1999              BY: /s/ Lewis C. Paine, III
                                      -----------------------
                                      Lewis C. Paine, III
                                      Chairman of the Board, President and
                                      Chief Executive Officer
                                      (principal executive officer)



DATE: August 9, 1999              BY: /s/ Scott A. Kumf
                                      -----------------
                                      Scott A. Kumf
                                      Chief Financial Officer,
                                      Vice President Administration and
                                      Treasurer (principal financial and
                                      accounting officer)



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                                 Exhibit Index


        Exhibit No.      Description
        -----------      -----------
            10           Material contracts

            10.1         Asset Purchase Agreement among the Company,
                         Stabilized Products, Inc. and the stockholders of
                         Stabilized Products, Inc., dated June 16, 1999.

            11           Basic and diluted net loss per share computation
                         (see Item 6 of Part II on page 14).

            27           Financial data schedule.