Characteristics
Rice oil is extracted from rice bran between the rice skin and the seed. The rice oil is easily digestible and excellent for cooking.
The fundamental components of the rice oil are unsaturated fatty acids. The composition of fatty acids, vitamins and minerals is quite unique. The rice oil is also rich in vitamin E that acts as a natural antioxidant and regulates production of free radicals in human body. It is also an excellent prevention against occurrence of coronary diseases. Applying the rice oil is beneficial to reducing blood cholesterol and LDL cholesterol which are harmful to our body. On the contrary, it increases the level of the desirable HDL cholesterol.
The rice oil found its wide application also in cosmetics. In the form of packs, it influences growth and regeneration of damaged hair. It is also used for daily care of hair and eye lashes. Many companies add the rice oil in their cosmetic products, it proves to be excellent in improving fixation and flexibility of the skin. The oil itself can be easily rubbed in the skin and does not block poruses. As the rice oil is fully hypoallergenic, it can be used for treating sensitive children´s skin.
The rice oil is typical for its slightly rice-resembling indistinctive up to neutral taste and light brown colour. It does not affect the taste of the prepared meals. As the oil has rather high smoking point and low stickiness, it is suitable for frying. It can be used for baking as well as cold dishes, salads and dressings.
Composition
The rice oil contains gamma-oryzanol (natural antioxidant) and vitamin E which slows down oxidation processes and thus makes the oil less prone to rancidification.
100 % virgin cold pressed rice oil from the fi rst pressing
Nutritional values
| Energy | 3404 kJ/828 kcal |
| Fat | 100 g |
| - out of which: | |
| saturated fatty acids | 15 g |
| monounsaturated fatty acids | 44 g |
| polyunsaturated fatty acids | 36 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| - out of which: sugar | 0 g |
| Proteins | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
| Vitamin E | 16 mg* |
| Gamma-Oryzanol | 400 mg |
* 160 % of the recommended daily dose
Application
Rice oil can be used as a standard cooking oil. It is suitable for baking and frying as well as for cold dishes or as part of salad dressings.
Others
Storage: Keep in a dry and dark place. Close the bottle thoroughly.
Country of origin: Italy
Volume: 500 ml
