Thus, current rice milling technology produces rice bran from different layers of the kernel caryopsis. The phytochemical contents of each of these fractions can vary widely, the ¦Ã-oryzanol concentration being higher in the outer bran layers ( Lloyd et al., 2000 ).
What is rice bran oil?
1. Introduction Among edible oils, rice bran oil (RBO, 20¨C25 wt% in rice bran) is a unique rich source of commercially-important bioactive phytochemicals, most of them of interest in nutrition, pharmacy and cosmetics ( Da Silva et al., 2005, Danielski et al., 2005 ).
Does Cameroon have a rice industry?
Cameroon was ranked rst among the central African countries having rice industry and the Far-North Region of Cameroon has the highest rice production area and account about 85% of the total production (Goufo 2008). Tons of rice husk are abounding more and more as waste over the country. … …
What is rice bran oil (RBO)?
Rice bran oil (RBO) (20¨C25 wt% in rice bran) is a unique rich source of commercially-important bioactive phytochemicals, most of them of interest in nutrition, pharmacy and cosmetics.