RICE BRAN: CHARACTERISTICS, HEALTH BENEFITS AND APPLICATIONS

Abstract

The rice bran composition, stability, applications and health benefits were discussed in this review. Aspects of biophenols composition of rice bran oil and new technologies used during extraction and refining of the oil also were approached. The rice bran is a rice by-product and it evidences high using possibilities and also great economical potential. Still is reduced the human consumption of bran and rice bran oil in Brazil, however, the trend of the world market and the research shows promising applications of this product.