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'''Rice bran oil''' is the [[vegetable oil|oil]] extracted from the [[germ]] and inner husk of [[rice]]. It is notable for its very high [[smoke point]] of 490° F (254° C) and its 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 several Asian countries, including [[Japan]] and [[China]].<ref>{{cite web
| url=http://www.californiariceoil.com/healthbenefits.htm
| title=Health Benefits of Rice Bran Oil
| author=California Rice Oil Company
| accessdate=2006-10-09
}}</ref>
Rice bran oil contains a range of fats, with 47% of its fats [[monounsaturated]], 33% [[polyunsaturated]], and 20% [[saturated fat|saturated]]. The [[fatty acid]] composition of rice bran oil is:<ref>{{cite web
| url=http://www.ricebranoil.info/articles/frying.html
| title=Rice Bran Oil
| accessdate=2006-10-09
}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
! Fatty acid !! Percentage
|-
| [[Palmitic acid|Palmitic]] || align="right" | 15.0%
|-
| [[Stearic acid|Stearic]] || align="right" | 1.9%
|-
| [[Oleic acid|Oleic]] || align="right" | 42.5%
|-
| [[Linoleic acid|Linoleic]] || align="right" | 39.1%
|-
| [[Linolenic acid|Linolenic]] || align="right" | 1.1%
|-
| [[Arachidic acid|Arachidic]] || align="right" | 0.5%
|-
| [[Behenic acid|Behenic]] || align="right" | 0.2%
|}
The oil may also offer some health benefits, as it contains [[oryzanol]], an [[antioxidant]] that may help prevent heart attacks;<ref>{{cite journal
| url=http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FDN/is_5_6/ai_80490897
| title=Rice bran oil and gamma-oryzanol in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinaemias and other conditions
| author=A.F. Cicero, A. Gaddi
| journal=Phytother Res
| date=2001
| volume=15
| pages=277-286
| accessdate=2006-10-09
}}</ref> [[phytosterols]], compounds believed to help lower cholesterol absorption; <ref>{{cite web
| url=http://www.webmd.com/content/article/36/1809_51716.htm
| title=Vegetable Oil Helps Reduce Cholesterol
| accessdate=2006-10-09
| author=Jeanie Lerche Davis
| publisher=WebMD
| date=June 07, 2002
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url=http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/05/050512110703.htm
| title=Can Rice Bran Oil Melt Away Cholesterol?
| date=May 12, 2005
| author=University of Rochester Medical Center
| publisher=Science Daily
| accessdate=2006-10-09
}}</ref> and relatively high amounts of [[vitamin E]].
==See also==
*[[Rice bran wax]]
==References==
<references/>
{{vegetable-oil-stub}}
[[Category:Vegetable oils]]
[[Category:Cooking oils]]
[[Category:Rice]]
| url=http://www.californiariceoil.com/healthbenefits.htm
| title=Health Benefits of Rice Bran Oil
| author=California Rice Oil Company
| accessdate=2006-10-09
}}</ref>
Rice bran oil contains a range of fats, with 47% of its fats [[monounsaturated]], 33% [[polyunsaturated]], and 20% [[saturated fat|saturated]]. The [[fatty acid]] composition of rice bran oil is:<ref>{{cite web
| url=http://www.ricebranoil.info/articles/frying.html
| title=Rice Bran Oil
| accessdate=2006-10-09
}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
! Fatty acid !! Percentage
|-
| [[Palmitic acid|Palmitic]] || align="right" | 15.0%
|-
| [[Stearic acid|Stearic]] || align="right" | 1.9%
|-
| [[Oleic acid|Oleic]] || align="right" | 42.5%
|-
| [[Linoleic acid|Linoleic]] || align="right" | 39.1%
|-
| [[Linolenic acid|Linolenic]] || align="right" | 1.1%
|-
| [[Arachidic acid|Arachidic]] || align="right" | 0.5%
|-
| [[Behenic acid|Behenic]] || align="right" | 0.2%
|}
The oil may also offer some health benefits, as it contains [[oryzanol]], an [[antioxidant]] that may help prevent heart attacks;<ref>{{cite journal
| url=http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FDN/is_5_6/ai_80490897
| title=Rice bran oil and gamma-oryzanol in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinaemias and other conditions
| author=A.F. Cicero, A. Gaddi
| journal=Phytother Res
| date=2001
| volume=15
| pages=277-286
| accessdate=2006-10-09
}}</ref> [[phytosterols]], compounds believed to help lower cholesterol absorption; <ref>{{cite web
| url=http://www.webmd.com/content/article/36/1809_51716.htm
| title=Vegetable Oil Helps Reduce Cholesterol
| accessdate=2006-10-09
| author=Jeanie Lerche Davis
| publisher=WebMD
| date=June 07, 2002
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url=http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/05/050512110703.htm
| title=Can Rice Bran Oil Melt Away Cholesterol?
| date=May 12, 2005
| author=University of Rochester Medical Center
| publisher=Science Daily
| accessdate=2006-10-09
}}</ref> and relatively high amounts of [[vitamin E]].
==See also==
*[[Rice bran wax]]
==References==
<references/>
{{vegetable-oil-stub}}
[[Category:Vegetable oils]]
[[Category:Cooking oils]]
[[Category:Rice]]
