refined rice bran oil the oil extracted from the germ and inner husk of rice best balance fats acid for SFA:MUFA:PUFA=1:2.1.1

refined grade one rice bran oil  

(also known as rice bran extract) is the oil extracted from the germ and inner husk of rice. Health benefits of rice bran oilIt contains 47% monounsaturated fatty acids as close to peanut oil 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 not lower the good cholesterol as sunflower oils do and is known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.It is rich in Vitamin E, hence provides protection from cancer causing radicals.The oryzanol and tocopherols present provide antioxidants.It can also strengthen the immunity.

Characteristics of the OilIt is said to have high smoking point and can be used for deep frying although I do not recommend. It does not give any off flavour while frying or even stir fryingIt has a flavour ideal for Indian cooking. So you can include this oil in your day to day cooking.It is viscous in nature and hence will be absorbed lesser by the foods and the food cooked in it will not be dripping in oil or soggy.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. Hence Switch over to this oil for its healthy benefits.

         

refined grade one rice bran oil