Rice bran oil (RBO) is unique among edible vegetable oils because of its unique fatty acid composition, phenolic compound (γ-oryzanol, ferulic acid) and vitamin E (tocopherol and tocotrienol). It has become a great choice of cooking oil because of its very high burning point, neutral taste and delicate flavour.
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 oil (RBO)?
This lipidic fraction can be extracted to obtain rice bran oil (RBO), a high value-added product with unique health properties as a result of its high concentration in γ-oryzanol, a powerful antioxidant mixture of bioactive molecules.
What is rice bran used for?
Rice bran is a byproduct of rice milling that is removed during the milling process. Rice bran is rich in nutrients, including fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Rice bran is used as cattle feed, edible oil, and as a food ingredient. Ohmic, microwave, infrared, and extrusion are various rice bran processing methods.