RICE BRAN OIL
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Botanical Name
Rice Bran Oil
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Common Name CAS #
Oryza Sativa Extract 68553-81-1
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Plant Parts Used Extraction Method Color & Odor
Peel Cold Pressed Clear oil yellowish and with slight odor of rice
Description : RICE BRAN OIL is extracted from the germ and inner husk of fresh rice bran. It is a natural, refined vegetable oil that has relatively high amounts of Vitamin E. Constituents & Specifications : Linoleic acid (Omega6) 29-45%, α-Linolenic acid (Omega3) Max. 3%, Palmitic acid 12-22%. Saponification value: 185 – 195 Iodine value: 92 - 115 Acid value: max. 0.6 Specific Gravity: 0.916 0.922 @ 25 °C Properties: Widely used in intestinal parasites, nervous eczema, stress, fear, anxiety, depression and tension. It also has cosmetic applications including skin infections and in psoriasis. Benefits & Uses: ♦ The most significant component of rice bran oil with respect to human nutrition is y-
oryzanol, a strong antioxidant that comprises about two percent of the crude oil. The individual compounds of y-oryzanol are known chemically as triterpenyl esters of ferulic acids. ♦ Rice bran oil is typically used to support heart health, especially cholesterol levels. Additional benefits of rice bran oil include support liver health, menstruation and antioxidant effects. Kha Bangkok Food Supplements – Essential oils – Vegetable oils – Essential oil manufacturer - Thailand