Rice Bran Oil

Latin (Botanical) Name:  Oryza Sativa 

Plant Family:   Graminae

Common Extraction Method:   Cold press

Typically Used Plant Part:   Bran

Color:   Golden yellow

Aromatic Characteristic:   Earthy aroma

 

Rice bran oil is obtained by cold pressing method from the hard, brown, oily layer between the outer hull of the rice and the rice kernel inside. This part is called "Bran".

Rice today accounts for approximately 25% of the world's grain production. There are around 18,000 varieties in more than 100 countries. Asia, Africa and America are the leading continents in rice production, while India and Thailand are the most successful countries in rice bran oil production.

Although early archaeological evidence suggests that rice was domesticated in the Yangtze River Valley region of China, genetic evidence of rice suggests that rice began to be domesticated in the Pearl River valley region of Ancient China between 8200 and 13,500 years ago.

Although its exact homeland is not known, it is believed that rice was first cultivated in East Asia, India and China. Historical sources indicate that its cultivation was gradually extended to Japan, Indonesia, Iran and then and then to the Mediterranean region around 800 BC. Rice was brought to America in the mid-1600s and to Brazil in the mid-1700s.

In many cultures, religions and other belief systems, rice is a symbol of good luck, fertility and prosperity. In some cultures, rice is served on the bride and groom or their relatives in wedding ceremonies and rituals. In some other cultures, grooms ask their brides to give them rice pounded, usually on a plate made of banana leaves or on a handkerchief.

Rice Bran Oil has been used in Asia for over 2000 years. Historically, Japanese women added rice bran oil to their bath waters after discovering the ability of rice to cleanse, soften, moisturize, soothe, nourish and smooth the skin. Today, it continues to be used in soap and skin cream production, especially in Japan.

Rice Bran Oil offers us many benefits thanks to its high content of vitamin E and fatty acids.

      KEY COMPONENTS / ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

• Linoleic acid (Omega 6)
• Oleic acid (Omega 9)
• Palmitic acid
• Linolenic acid (Omega 3)
• Stearic acid

      BENEFITS

• Skin friendly:

 

• Hair friendly:

Used in hair, rice bran oil helps repair dryness, damage and brittleness, and helps hair regain moisture and softness. Thanks to its oryzanol content, rice bran oil, with its ability to eliminate bacteria that causes irritation, supports scalp health by helping to soothe and prevent dandruff [7] [8].

 

• Heart friendly:

Rice bran oil contains significant amounts of bioactive compounds and has achieved “heart oil” status due to its heart-friendly chemical profile [5] [6]. It helps to reduce bad cholesterol with the oryzanol it contains [7] [9] [10] [11]. Used topically, rice bran oil helps improve circulation.

      WARNINGS

• Avoid contact with eyes, in case of contact rinse with plenty of water.
• Do not use the product if you have a known allergy to any of its ingredients.
• It is recommended that children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people using medication should consult their doctor before using rice bran oil.

      ACADEMIC STUDIES

[1] Dayang Norulfairuz Abang Zaidel et al. (2016). Antioxidant properties of rice bran oil from different varieties extracted by solvent extraction methods.  Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences & Engineering) 78: 6–12 (2016) 107–110.

[2] A. Bumrungpert, R. Chongsuwat, C. Phosat, A. Butacnum (2019). Rice Bran Oil Containing Gamma-Oryzanol Improves Lipid Profiles and Antioxidant Status in Hyperlipidemic Subjects: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial. J Altern Complement Med. 2019 Mar;25(3):353-358.

[3] S. Mingyai, A. Kettawan, K. Srikaeo, R. Singanusong (2017). Physicochemical and Antioxidant Properties of Rice Bran Oils Produced from Colored Rice Using Different Extraction Methods. J. Oleo Sci. 66, (6) 565-572 (2017).

[4] Aggarwal, B.B., Sundaram, C., Prasad, S., Kannappan, R., 2010. Tocotrienols, the vitamin E of the 21st century: its potential against cancer and other chronic diseases. Biochem. Pharmacol. 80 (11), 1613–1631.

[5] Sohail, M., Rakha, A., Butt, M.S., Iqbal, M.J., Rashid, S., 2017. Rice bran nutraceutics: a comprehensive review. Crit. Rev. Food Sci. Nutr. 57 (17), 3771–3780.

[6] Nagendra, P.M., Sanjay, K.R., Shravya, K.M., Vismaya, M., Nanjunda, S.S., 2015. Health benefits of rice bran—a review. Nutr. Food Sci. 1 (3), 1–8.

[7] Nayik GA and Muzaffar K. Future Edible Oil of India: Rice Bran Oil -“The Wonder Oil”. SM J Food Nutri Disord. 2015; 1(2): 1007.

[8] S B. Ghatak, S. J. Panchal (2012). Anti-hyperlipidemic activity of oryzanol, isolated from crude rice bran oil, on Triton WR-1339-induced acute hyperlipidemia in rats. Rev. bras. farmacogn. 22 (3), June 2012.

[9] T. Utarwuthipong, S. Komindr, V. Pakpeankitvatana, S. Songchitsomboon, N. Thongmuang (2009). Small dense low-density lipoprotein concentration and oxidative susceptibility changes after consumption of soybean oil, rice bran oil, palm oil and mixed rice bran/palm oil in hypercholesterolaemic women. J Int Med Res. Jan-Feb 2009;37(1):96-104.

[10] N. R. Jolfaie, M. H. Rouhani, P. J. Surkan, F. Siassi, L. Azadbakht (2016). Rice Bran Oil Decreases Total and LDL Cholesterol in Humans: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials. Horm Metab Res. 2016 Jul;48(7):417-26

[11] Tae-Youl Ha, Songyi Han, Sung-Ran Kim, In-Hwan Kim, Hyun-Yu Lee, Hye-Kyeong Kim (2005). Bioactive components in rice bran oil improve lipid profiles in rats fed a high-cholesterol diet. Nutrition Research Volume 25, Issue 6, June 2005, Pages 597-606.