Rice bran oil

Rice bran oil

Rice bran oil is the oil extracted from the germ and inner husk of rice. It is notable for its very high smoke point of 490°F (254°C) and its mild flavor, making it suitable for high-temperature cooking methods such as stir frying and deep frying. [cite web
url=http://www.honestfoods.com/topgriloil.html
title=Rice Bran Oil Benefits
author=Tophé Rice Bran Oil Company
accessdate=2007-08-27] It is popular as a cooking oil in several Asian countries, including Japan and China. [cite web
url=http://www.californiariceoil.com/healthbenefits.htm
title=Health Benefits of Rice Bran Oil
author=California Rice Oil Company
accessdate=2006-10-09]

Rice bran oil contains a range of fats, with 47% of its fats monounsaturated, 33% polyunsaturated, and 20% saturated. The fatty acid composition of rice bran oil is: [cite web
url=http://www.ricebranoil.info/articles/frying.html
title=Rice Bran Oil
accessdate=2006-10-09]

Rice bran oil is rich in vitamin E, γ-oryzanol (an antioxidant that may help prevent heart attacks [cite journal
url=http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FDN/is_5_6/ai_80490897
title=Rice bran oil and gamma-oryzanol in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinaemias and other conditions
author=A.F. Cicero, A. Gaddi
journal=Phytother Res
date=2001
volume=15
pages=277–286
accessdate=2006-10-09
doi=10.1002/ptr.907] ), and phytosterols (compounds believed to help lower cholesterol absorption [cite web
url=http://www.webmd.com/content/article/36/1809_51716.htm
title=Vegetable Oil Helps Reduce Cholesterol
accessdate=2006-10-09
author=Jeanie Lerche Davis
publisher=WebMD
date=June 7, 2002] [cite web
url=http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/05/050512110703.htm
title=Can Rice Bran Oil Melt Away Cholesterol?
date=May 12, 2005
author=University of Rochester Medical Center
publisher=Science Daily
accessdate=2006-10-09] ), which may provide associated health benefits.

Rice bran oil was traditionally used in Southern India for cooking. A decline in usage has occurred for the last three decades. This decline is gaining momentum due to the increasing number of restaurants.

ee also

*Rice bran wax

References

External links

* [http://www.BranFacts.com BranFacts. com - Rice Bran Oil health information, research abstracts, article links and manufacturer information]


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