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Rice Bran Oil - Heart Friendly Cooking Oil
 
  • India is the second largest producer of rice in the world next to China, having potential to produce about 10 lakh tonnes of Rice Bran Oil per annum.

  • Currently, the industry is processing about 35 lakh tonnes of Rice Bran producing about 6.0 lakh tonnes of Rice Bran Oil per annum, out of which 4.8 lakh tonnes is of edible grade and the balance 1.2 lakh tonnes is of non edible grade.

  • Rice Bran Oil is miracle product obtained from the outer brown layer of rice. A lot of research has been carried out on this oil by National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore and Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, New Delhi.
  • The Research Institutes in India & abroad have found this oil to be a 'Heart Friendly - Health Oil' with following unique properties beneficial for maintaining good health
 
  • It is good for heart. it contains Oryzanol which increases HDL (good) Cholesterol and lowers LDL (bad) Cholesterol and triglycerides.
  • it has the ideal ratio of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids and is the closest to World Health Organisation recommendation.
  • It is good for skin. It contains Squalene which improves skin tone and delays wrinkle formation.
  • It has natural antioxidants which protect against diseases.
  • It has 4 hydroxy 3 methoxy Cinnamic acid which stimulates hormonal secretion and rejuvenates health.
  • It has Tocopherol (Vit. E) which helps in maintaining balance of nervous system.
  • It has Tocotrienol which has anti-thrombotic and anti-Cancer properties.
  • Food fried in refined Rice Bran Oil absorbs 15% less oil, lower calorie intake.
Advantages of Rice Bran Oil
  • Nutritionally Superior
  • Contains more micronutrients
  • Better Protection for Heart & related blood vessel
  • More stable at higher temperature
  • Anti-viral capability
  • Longer shelf Life
  • Oil is less sticky, saves soap
  • Economical - 15% less absorption of oil during frying
  • Gives better taste & flavour to food items
  • Frying takes less time, saves energy
Status of Rice Bran Oil in Other Countries
  • Rice Bran Oil is extensively used in Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan and Thailand as a 'Premium Edible Oil'.
  • In Japan, Rice Bran Oil is more popularly known as a 'Heart Oil'.
  • In recent years, U.S. scientists have also shown tremendous interest in the Cholesterol lowering properties of Rice Bran Oil.
  • In Western countries Rice Bran Oil has acquired the status of a 'Health Food'.
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