Cold Pressed Rice Bran Carrier Oil

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Rice Bran Oil is rich in vitamin E, gamma-oryzanol - used for manyalternative herbal therapies, and may prevent heart attacks

Rice branoil

refined rice bran oil / crude ricebran oil /  bulk rice bran oil / virgin rice branoil

Rice branoil (also known as rice bran extract) isthe oil extracted from the germ and inner huskof rice. It is notable for its very high smokepoint of 490°F (254 °C) and its mild flavor,making it suitable for high-temperature cooking methods such asstirfrying and deep frying. It is popular asa cooking oil in several Asian countries,including Japan andChina.

Consumed at room temperature orcooler, rice bran oil is rich in vitamin E, gamma-oryzanol (an antioxidant that is usedfor many alternative herbal therapies, and may help prevent heartattacks, and phytosterols (compounds believed to helplower cholesterol absorption, which may provide associated healthbenefits.

Rice Bran wax, obtained from RiceBran Oil is used as a substitute of Carnauba wax, used in shoecreams and shoe polishes.

Rice bran oil contains a range offats, with 47% of its fats monounsaturated,33% polyunsaturated, and 20% saturated

Health benefits of rice bran oil

• It contains 47% monounsaturated fatty acids as close to peanutoil and hence is a heart healthy oil. It also contains 33%polyunsaturated fats and 20% saturated fats.
• It helps to lower LDL or bad cholesterol and does notlower the good cholesterol as sunflower oils do and is known toreduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
• It is rich in Vitamin E, hence provides protection from cancercausing radicals.
• The oryzanol and tocopherols presentprovide antioxidants.
• It can also strengthen the immunity.

Characteristics of  the Oil

• It is said to have high smoking point and can be used for deepfrying although I do not recommend. It does not give any offflavour while frying or even stir frying
• It has a flavour ideal for Indian cooking. So you can includethis oil in your day to day cooking.
• It is viscous in nature and hence will be absorbed lesser bythe foods and the food cooked in it will not be dripping in oil orsoggy.
• It can be used for baking as it gives good texture.
• Great for salad dressing too.
• It has good shelf life and not expensive as olive oil.

This oil is also finding its way into our cosmetics too. HenceSwitch over to this oil for its healthy benefits.

Cold Pressed Rice Bran Carrier Oil