1. What is rice bran oil (RBO)?
Rice bran oil (RBO) is nature’s healthy gift, a by-product of the rice milling industry. Rice bran oil (RBO) is extracted from the bran shell of the rice, the coating of the rice is removed when whitening it.
Rice bran oil (RBO) contains about 21% saturated fat, 24% monounsaturated fat, and 37% polyunsaturated fat. Compare that to olive oil which contains 13% saturated fatty acids and 74% monounsaturated fatty acids.
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Crude Rice Bran Oil (RBO) has an aromatic, slightly sweet flavor that can be used for salad dressings and other raw applications. Rice bran oil (RBO) is also popular for high-heat cooking applications, such as frying and deep frying, because of its high smoke point and antioxidants.
Rice bran oil (RBO) has a high smoke point of 490 degrees F. If the oil is heated beyond its smoke point, the oil will begin to break down, creating new compounds that may have an odor or taste. Rice bran oil has a higher smoke point than most other vegetable oils, including peanut oil (450 degrees F), canola oil (400 degrees F), grapeseed oil (390 degrees F), and pure olive oil (325–375 degrees F).
2. Application of Rice bran oil (RBO) in cooking
Thesedays, Rice bran oil (RBO) is highly appreciated when applied in many essential fields such as cooking oil, confectionery industry, cosmetics, etc.
Thanks to the presence of important nutrients such as gamma oryzanol, high smoke point and high Iodine value, rice bran oil (RBO) is very suitable for frying and deep frying. Moreover, the content of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids in an ideal ratio, rice bran oil (RBD) is appreciated for its antioxidant and cholesterol-lowering capabilities.
Rice bran oil (RBO) for frying
Rice bran oil (RBO) can be used in both raw and cooked foods, thanks to its high smoke point making it an ideal cooking oil for high-temperature cooking such as frying, deep frying, and stir-frying or tossing salad.
In addition, rice bran oil wax is a by-product obtained when settling from rice bran oil (RBO) which is used to make wax, cosmetics, confectionery, sanitary cream, etc. The fatty acid content of rice bran oil (RBO) is also used for other industries.
3.Other applications of Rice bran oil (RBO)
Not only being used as cooking oil, rice bran oil (RBO) is also highly appreciated when applied in essential fields such as the confectionery industry, cosmetics, etc.
Rice bran oil (RBO) can be used in all kinds of lotions, emollients and skin moisturizers. This is an ideal oil for sensitive, mature or thin skin that needs extra moisture to keep skin smooth.
Gamma oryzanol in rice bran oil is an ingredient that can impede the progression of melanin by inhibiting Tyrosinase activity. Thanks to this property, rice bran oil (RBO) can be used in any type of skin sunscream or hair care product. It can also be incorporated into lipsticks, lip balms and nail polishes, providing a smooth blend of polishes and colors.
Rice bran oil (RBO) can be applied directly to the skin and hair. Or it can be easily combined with other substances in skin and hair care products.
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