rice bran oil

RICE BRAN OIL

Rice bran oil is the oil extracted from the hard outer brown layer of rice called bran.
It is known for its high smoke point of 232 °C and mild flavor, making it suitable for high-temperature cooking methods such as stir frying and deep frying.
It is popular as a cooking oil in East Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Japan, Southern China and Malaysia.
Rice bran oil has a composition similar to that of peanut oil, with 38% monounsaturated, 37% polyunsaturated, and 25% saturated fatty acids.
Rice bran oil is an edible oil which is used in various forms of food preparation.

Category: Oils