De Smet Rice Bran Extraction in Ethiopia

De Smet Rice Bran Extraction in Ethiopia
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • What are the technologies of rice bran oil?
  • After that, the fatty acid composition, bioactive compounds, and the processing technologies of rice bran oil are described and the refining technology of rice bran oil (degumming, deacidification, dewaxing, etc.) as well as the technologies to remaining the bioactive compounds in rice bran oil are introduced.
  • Can rice bran be treated with enzymes?
  • Treating rice bran with enzymes is a new oil processing technology. In this technology, the cell tissue of rice bran is hydrolyzed with protease and then oil is released to achieve the purpose of oil extraction (Hanmoungjai et al. 2001 ).
  • How is rice bran extracted?
  • Relatively good quality rice was purchased, and the bran was collected through the bran outlet pipe. The rice bran was immediately packed in polypropylene zipper top bags and kept in ice box (2–5°C) and microwave-stabilized. Oil extraction and characterization were then carried out.
  • Is rice bran oil suitable for human consumption?
  • It is rich in bioactive phytochemicals, which have several health benefits. Among others, rice bran contains 10%–23% oil, constituting the major bioactive elements of the bran. The aim of this work is therefore to evaluate rice bran oil obtained from Ethiopian small-scale rice-milling plants for suitability of human consumption.