What is Rice Bran Oil?
-
Rice bran is the outer brown layer of the
rice grain (rice husk) and is produced when
rice is milled. -
The oil extracted from this bran is
called rice bran oil. -
It has a mild flavour &
neutral taste.
How is Rice Bran Oil
Good For you
- Oryzanol present in Rice Bran oil is an antioxidant which increases cholesterol elimination and reduces its absorption
- It maintains its nutritive quality even at very high temperatures.
- It contains a compound called Squalene present which gets easily absorbed in the skin
- Vitamin E and particularly tocopherol present in Rice Bran oil nourishes skin & hair
Rice Bran Oil Health Benefits
- Consuming Rice Bran oil on a regular reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
- It is very good for the hair & skinhealth
- Oryzanol boosts the metabolism in the body which contributes to a healthy weight loss
- Y-oryzanol in Rice Bran oil, is believed to be effective in curbing hot flashes during menopause.
Rice Bran Oil Features
| Smoke point | 232 °C (450 °F) |
| Iodine value | 99-108 |
| Acid value | 0.5 |
| Saponification value | 180-190 |
| Unsaponifiable | 3-4.5% (including antioxidants) |
| Fat composition |
| Saturated fats: | |
|---|---|
| Total saturated | 25% |
| Myristic | 0.6% |
| Palmitic | 21.5% |
| Stearic | 2.9% |
| Unsaturated fats: | |
|---|---|
| Total unsaturated | 75% |
| Monounsaturated | 38% |
| Oleic acid | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated | 37% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids α-Linolenic |
2.2% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids Linoleic: | 34.4% |
Ways to
include
rice bran
in your diet:
- Use it for frying pooris, pakodas, papads etc.
- Prepare parathas, curries in Rice Bran Oil
- Sprinkle it on your salads
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