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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''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<br />
| url=http://www.californiariceoil.com/healthbenefits.htm<br />
| title=Health Benefits of Rice Bran Oil<br />
| author=California Rice Oil Company<br />
| accessdate=2006-10-09<br />
}}</ref><br />
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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<br />
| url=http://www.ricebranoil.info/articles/frying.html<br />
| title=Rice Bran Oil<br />
| accessdate=2006-10-09<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Fatty acid !! Percentage<br />
|-<br />
| [[Palmitic acid|Palmitic]] || align="right" | 15.0%<br />
|-<br />
| [[Stearic acid|Stearic]] || align="right" | 1.9%<br />
|-<br />
| [[Oleic acid|Oleic]] || align="right" | 42.5%<br />
|-<br />
| [[Linoleic acid|Linoleic]] || align="right" | 39.1%<br />
|-<br />
| [[Linolenic acid|Linolenic]] || align="right" | 1.1%<br />
|-<br />
| [[Arachidic acid|Arachidic]] || align="right" | 0.5%<br />
|-<br />
| [[Behenic acid|Behenic]] || align="right" | 0.2%<br />
|}<br />
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The oil may also offer some health benefits, as it contains [[oryzanol]], an [[antioxidant]] that may help prevent heart attacks;<ref>{{cite journal<br />
| url=http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FDN/is_5_6/ai_80490897<br />
| title=Rice bran oil and gamma-oryzanol in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinaemias and other conditions<br />
| author=A.F. Cicero, A. Gaddi<br />
| journal=Phytother Res<br />
| date=2001<br />
| volume=15<br />
| pages=277-286<br />
| accessdate=2006-10-09<br />
}}</ref> [[phytosterols]], compounds believed to help lower cholesterol absorption; <ref>{{cite web<br />
| url=http://www.webmd.com/content/article/36/1809_51716.htm<br />
| title=Vegetable Oil Helps Reduce Cholesterol<br />
| accessdate=2006-10-09<br />
| author=Jeanie Lerche Davis<br />
| publisher=WebMD<br />
| date=June 07, 2002<br />
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web<br />
| url=http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/05/050512110703.htm<br />
| title=Can Rice Bran Oil Melt Away Cholesterol?<br />
| date=May 12, 2005<br />
| author=University of Rochester Medical Center<br />
| publisher=Science Daily<br />
| accessdate=2006-10-09<br />
}}</ref> and relatively high amounts of [[vitamin E]].<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Rice bran wax]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Vegetable oils]]<br />
[[Category:Cooking oils]]<br />
[[Category:Rice]]</div>
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