Rice Bran Oil Information
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.[1] It is popular as a cooking oil in several Asian countries, including Japan and China.[2]
Rice bran oil contains a range of fats, with 47% of its fats monounsaturated, 33% polyunsaturated, and 20% saturated.[citation needed] The fatty acid composition of rice bran oil is:[3]
| Fatty acid | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Palmitic | 15.0% |
| Stearic | 1.9% |
| Oleic | 42.5% |
| Linoleic | 39.1% |
| Linolenic | 1.1% |
| Arachidic | 0.5% |
| Behenic | 0.2% |
Consumed at room temperature or cooler, rice bran oil is rich in vitamin E, γ-oryzanol (an antioxidant that may help prevent heart attacks[4]), and phytosterols (compounds believed to help lower cholesterol absorption[5][6]), which may provide associated health benefits.
See also
- Barley bran oil
- Cereal germ
- Oat bran oil
- Rice germ oil
- Wheat germ oil
- Wheat bran oil
Notes & references
- ^ Tophé Rice Bran Oil Company. "Rice Bran Oil Benefits". http://www.honestfoods.com/topgriloil.html. Retrieved 2007-08-27.
- ^ California Rice Oil Company. "Health Benefits of Rice Bran Oil". http://www.californiariceoil.com/healthbenefits.htm. Retrieved 2006-10-09.
- ^ "Rice Bran Oil". http://www.ricebranoil.info/articles/frying.html. Retrieved 2006-10-09.
- ^ A.F. Cicero, A. Gaddi (2001). "Heated, it's likely that meaning of the beneficial properties of rice bran oil are lost. Rice bran oil and gamma-oryzanol in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinaemias and other conditions". Phytother Res 15 (4): 277–286. doi:10.1002/ptr.907. PMID 11406848. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FDN/is_5_6/ai_80490897. Retrieved 2006-10-09.
- ^ Jeanie Lerche Davis (June 7, 2002). "Vegetable Oil Helps Reduce Cholesterol". WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/content/article/36/1809_51716.htm. Retrieved 2006-10-09.
- ^ University of Rochester Medical Center (May 12, 2005). "Can Rice Bran Oil Melt Away Cholesterol?". Science Daily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/05/050512110703.htm. Retrieved 2006-10-09.
External links
- "Rice Bran Oil health benefits, research abstracts, article links and manufacturer information". http://www.modinaturals.com/industrial_products_rice-oil.htm.
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