Rice Bran - Nutrient-rich By-product, 13% Oil Content, High In Dietary Fiber And Antioxidants

With the endorsement of our experienced professionals, we are indulged in supplying and trading of rice bran in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Rice bran is the hard outer part of the grain that consists of aleurone, a form of protein found in the protein granules of maturing seeds, as well as pericarp, the outer and edible layer of the rice kernel. Apart from these two, it also contains germs and endosperm of the rice kernel. Rice bran is obtained as a by-product during the rice milling process and the outer layers or parts are removed at the time of whitening or polishing of the husked rice. It composes of many nutritious substances like protein, fat, fiber, various anti-oxidants, etc. that have a beneficial effect on human health. Because of its multi-nutritional properties, rice bran is being consumed by humans for thousands of year. Composition of Rice Bran: A major rice bran fraction contains about 13% oil and 44.3% of highly unsaponifiable components. This fraction also contains gamma-oryzanol, beta-sitosterol and tocotrienol that help in lowering the levels of plasma contained in the lipid profile. It also contains a major amount of dietary fibers like beta glucan, gum and pectin. The oil present in the rice bran is a rich source of Vitamin E, Vitamin B, minerals and other essential acids.