Rice Bran Oil – Is It Really The Healthiest Oil And The Best Cooking Oil?
Many people ask me: Is rice bran oil a good oil the best cooking oil? Is it the new revolutionary healthiest oil? Is this the all-in-one cooking oil solution? Not exactly. It is one of the better choices of all the bulk cooking oils available, but not without a down side. Lets review oils and healthy fats; the good, the bad and the plain ugly. What is rice bran oil? It is the oil extracted from the germ and inner husk of whole brown rice. Rice bran oil has a mild, nutty flavour. Promoters call it “The Healthy Oil”. One label says rice bran oil is “nutritionally balanced, versatile – perfect for BBQs, frying, baking and salad dressing”. My research suggests it is healthier to some degree, but use it in small quantities, for roasting and frying. Is it the healthiest oil? – The advantages of rice bran oil • High smoke point – does not degrade easily at high temperature • Has a long shelf life. • Low viscosity (more runny) – need less oil to cook in and is less absorbed by foods. • Virtual
