Healthy Oil Products From Thailand, Rice Bran Oil

Author: Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd.

Rice bran is a by-product of the rice milling industry from which rice bran oil is extracted. Typically rice bran accounts for 7 –8 % of the rice produced and the recovery of rice bran oil from rice bran is usually 15%. Rice bran oil is used for human consumption. Anti-oxidants of Vitamin E group are naturally occurring in rice bran oil. Appearance of rice bran oil ranges from cloudy to clear depending on the degree of dewaxing and winterization process applied. It also has several industrial uses. After oil extraction, the by-product obtained is de-oiled rice bran.

Global Scenario

• Global production of rice bran oil fluctuates between 10 - 14 lakh tons depending on rice production.
• Rice Bran Oil is extensively used in Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan and Thailand as ‘Premium Edible Oil’.
• Thailand, India, China, Japan and Myanmar are important producers of rice bran oil constituting more than 95 % of global production.

Author: California Rice Oil

Rice is one of the world’s most important food crops and more than half of the people in the world eat rice as the main part of their diets. In some parts of the world, the word “to eat” literally means “to eat rice.” Young rice plants have a bright green color and as the grain ripens the plants turn golden-yellow. A typical rice kernel is 1/4 to 3/8 inches long.

Rice Bran Oil is truly “The World’s Healthiest” edible oil, containing vitamins, antioxidants, nutrients and trans fat free. It’s not just delicate and flavorful, it can help lower cholesterol, fight diseases, enhance the immune system, fight free radicals and more. Rice Bran Oil is extremely light, versatile and delicious. Use it to fry, sauté, in salad dressings, baking, dipping oils and where ever you use cooking oil. Once you use it you will be amazed cooking light and healthy is also the best tasting.

Rice bran oil is vastly superior to traditional cooking oils and can be considered a nutraceutical (food as medicine) oil that is perfect for all your healthy cooking needs. Rice Bran Oil is quickly becoming a favorite in commercial frying to replace hydrogenated oils that contain trans fat. This is due to rice bran oils health, flavor and performance benefits.