What are the advantages of rice bran oil production in Pakistan?
Speaking on the advantages of rice bran oil production in Pakistan, he said Pakistan is a country that produces millions of tons of rice annually. Since the raw material is produced in the country in abundance, the government can easily reduce its edible oil import bills by millions of dollars, he said.
Is rice bran suitable for commercial scale oil extraction?
The rice bran generally contains 15-20% oil. In this context, research work has been done to check the suitability of rice bran for commercial scale oil extraction in order to meet oil requirements of Pakistan. To explore alternative source of edible oil from rice bran.
Is rice bran a waste product?
Rice Bran or locally termed as Rice Polish is considered a waste product. The local rice bran has oil contents ranging from 16% to 23% depending on the variety of Rice.
What is rice bran oil?
The company has recently entered into the rice bran oil business, popular for its high spoke point of 232 °C (450 °F). It is extracted from the hard outer brown layer of rice after chaff (rice husk), is less sticky and due to its mild flavor, is used for high-temperature cooking methods like deep-frying.