Rice bran oil (RBO) is considered to be a superior quality oil as it has a balanced fatty acid profile, and it contains a number of minor components with proven nutritional benefits such as ¦Ã-oryzanol, tocotrienol, tocopherol, and squalene (Houston, 1972).
What is rice bran?
Rice bran is a byproduct of the rice milling industry obtained from milling of brown rice to produce white rice. It contains 15%¨C20% of oil. Apart from oil, rice bran is a promising source for proteins, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins, tocopherol, ¦Ã-oryzanol, and phospholipids (Tao, 1989; Houston, 1972; Saunders, 1986).
How much does a Nigerian oil refinery cost?
Estimated to cost $18bn, the refinery will produce Euro-V quality gasoline and diesel, as well as jet fuel and polypropylene. The project is expected to generate 4,000 direct and 145,000 indirect jobs. Nigeria is estimated to hold approximately 37 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, the second-largest reserves in Africa.
What is rice bran oil?
Rice bran oil is nutritious edible oil produced from the oily layer of brown rice which is separated as rice bran while polishing white rice. The Company is using the ¡°Physical refining¡± process to refine this health-friendly cooking oil so as to preserve the nutrients which would otherwise be lost due to the use of chemicals