Rice bran oil is the oil extracted from the hard outer brown layer of rice called bran. It is known for its high smoke point of 232 °C (450 °F) and mild flavor, making it suitable for high-temperature cooking methods such as stir frying and deep frying.
Which countries use rice bran oil?
It is popular as a cooking oil in East Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Japan, Southern China and Malaysia. Rice bran oil has a composition similar to that of peanut oil, with 38% monounsaturated, 37% polyunsaturated, and 25% saturated fatty acids.
What is rice bran good for?
Rice bran has a high nutritive value. Besides proteins, rice bran is an excellent source of vitamins B and E. Bran also contains small amounts of anti-oxydants, which are considered to low cholesterol in humans. Rice bran contains 1023% bran oil. The oily nature makes bran an excellent binder for animal feeds.
Why is Namib Mills a good company?
Today, we stand tall and proud because of all our employees proudly feeding the Namibian nation. Corporate Social Responsibility to us is not just a task, but a true commitment working towards Namibia’s Vision 2030. Namib Mills provides a considerable contribution to national advancement of nutrition and education.