Rice Bran Oil / Rice Oil

Rice bran oil is made from rice bran and rice germ. It has unique healing properties, similar to corn. The product is rich in vitamins, fatty acids, antioxidants, which makes it a wonderful tool for maintaining good health.

The fat has a yellow color or a light natural aroma. It is not as popular as, for example, olive oil or sesame oil, but its application is wide in cooking and cosmetics, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is usually used in combination with other products, but its amount is not more than 40% of the total mass.

The healing properties of rice bran oil have been studied by many researchers. It is best known in India, Japan and other Asian countries. In Japan alone, for example, about 80,000 tons of fat are sold annually.

Rice oil is extracted from the thin brown layer that lies between the husk and the kernel of the grain. This part is a real bomb of vitamins, helping with many diseases.

Scientists' attention is drawn primarily to the unusual combination of squalene, gamma-oryzanol, vitamin E and fatty acids. The combination makes rice bran an excellent antioxidant.

Composition and useful substances

The oil is rich in vitamins E, A, PP and B, most of which is for vitamin E, which is known as the vitamin of youth.

Like all other natural fats, this one contains many fatty acids. It contains about 46% Omega-9, about 36% Omega-6 and 1% Omega-3. Of the saturated acids, stearic and palmitic acids are present. Such a composition has a beneficial effect on cholesterol levels.

Gamma-oryzanol, tocotrienol, squalene and tocopherol are wonderful antioxidants that fight free radicals, protecting the body from their destructive effects, preventing the development of many diseases and prolonging youth.

In addition, rice oil contains phytosterols. They fight carcinogens and have a beneficial effect on the skin, strengthening cell membranes, normalize water balance, increase the regenerative properties of the skin in burns and wounds, have anti-inflammatory effects.

Useful and healing properties

Due to its beneficial properties, the oil is actively used in cosmetics and medicine. It is an excellent dietary product suitable for use by anyone who cares about their health. Recommended for those suffering from cardiovascular diseases

Gamma-oryzanol makes the product an exceptional means of protection against ultraviolet rays. This is due to the fact that the substance provokes the production of tyrosinase, which prevents the penetration of sunlight into the skin and the process of pigmentation. Therefore, the product is often used in the manufacture of sunscreens and other cosmetics. In addition, the hypoallergenic properties of the oil play a significant role.

Gamma-oryzanol is also the reason why rice bran oil has a positive effect on ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis, signs of menopause and high cholesterol.

The properties of the product are largely determined by the content of a variety of fatty acids. About 1/4 of it is palmitic acid, which works well on the skin. The acid increases the ability of the epidermis to absorb all sorts of nutrients. In addition, it activates the synthesis of collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid, which leads to the fastest renewal of the skin, to its strengthening and rejuvenation.

The oleic acid in the oil is about 50%. It helps to activate lipid metabolism, retains moisture in the skin and restores the barrier functions of the epidermis. Oleic acid may increase the absorption of other substances by the skin.

The product also contains a large amount of linoleic acid, which is characterized by a wonderful anti-inflammatory effect, having a positive effect on certain skin problems. In addition, it helps to restore the barrier function of the epidermis, to activate lipid metabolism, to strengthen the structure of the epidermis, to retain skin moisture, to restore normal water balance in all layers of the epidermis and is an excellent UV filter.

Use in cooking

Rice bran oil is often added to salads. It gives the dishes a pleasant spicy taste and aroma, is suitable for frying, and the fried meat and stewed vegetables in the fat acquire an unusual aroma.

In Asian countries, the product is often used for frying seafood. Compared to other natural oils, rice is more resistant to high temperatures, so it retains most of the nutrients in the processing of dishes.

In terms of fat and calories, we will say that they are less than in other vegetable fats.

Use in cosmetics

The most widely used is rice oil in cosmetics. It has an excellent effect on hair growth. Products containing it have anti-inflammatory action. Homemade masks with added rice fat are applied to damaged and thin hair.

Those who use hot hair styling products need the restorative power of the rice product. Vitamin E in it "seals" the damaged ends of the hair and protects them from loss of nutrients.

The oil is also suitable for children's skin care, does not cause allergies.

Dangerous and harmful properties of rice bran oil

Due to its hypoallergenicity, the fat extracted from rice has almost no contraindications for use.

It is possible to report damage only during acute ulcers and gastritis, as well as diarrhea.