Rice bran: properties and uses

Few people seriously heard about rice bran, which, by the way, does not at all implore the nutrients contained in them. Rice bran is rich in various trace elements, the benefits of which for the human body is invaluable.

Rice bran is produced using sophisticated technology. First, the rice is harvested, the grains are cleaned, thereby obtaining rice groats. Then the grains are peeling, later they are “chopped off”. The final stage is grinding. And only the shell of rice formed during processing is called rice bran.

The bran itself consists of a tipping layer of grain and a so-called aleurone layer.

What is aleuron, we will analyze now. Aleuron is an important nutrient and contains protein and fat. It is a dried nutrient surrounding the embryo, which until then had been a cell sap. Aleuron has a granular structure. At the right moment for the grain (in the period of water and light), the nutrients of the aleuron help the germ to germinate.

In the previous paragraph, we have already begun to clarify this topic.

In addition to aleurone, in rice bran there are many different vitamins per 1 g of bran in the following dosage.

1. The king of all vitamins is A. Its content is approximately 4 mcg.
2. Vitamins of group B. B1, B2, B6 - 14; 2.3 and 21 μg, respectively.
3. Most of this cereal contains vitamin E - almost 150 micrograms.
4. Pantothenic acid - its almost 50 mcg.
5. Inositol has a dry matter content of almost 7,000 micrograms.
6. Choline weight - 1500 mcg.
7. And folic acid, containing in many cereals - 1 mg.

Despite the large amount of vitamins and nutrients contained, most people still prefer to eat the fruit than bran. This is due to the fact that this product is not a building material, contains little water and almost does not give energy. With the first spoon of bran, the body clearly understands this. Bran function as an adsorbent - a substance that absorbs harmful substances and supports microflora.

As such, there is no harm from bran, except in cases where allergy to aleuron or to rice itself may occur.

Like any cereal or muesli, rice bran is best taken in the morning. Then their action will be more effective.

Among the beneficial effects on the human body the following points should be noted.

1. Long feeling of fullness. This can especially be convenient for people who are busy at work or losing weight.
2. Normalize the intestinal microflora. Due to this effect, the body has the opportunity to better absorb other nutrients. Properly working intestine is able to independently start the process of cleansing the body. This process is very useful for the face, it becomes smoother and smoother, gets a healthy color.
3. Simultaneously with the fact that the bran normalizes the microflora, they also improve intestinal motility, as they contain special substances that are absorbed only in the intestine (dietary fiber). Simply put, they help improve the health situation of people with chronic constipation.
4. Play the role of the adsorbent - absorb harmful substances, in particular, carcinogens and toxic substances. Any undigested food can be considered a toxic substance.
5. Reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. Due to this, the vessels are cleaned, the blood circulation in the body improves, and at the same time oxygen saturation comes.

This product has long been actively used as an ingredient in various cosmetics. It is widely known about the property of rice to rejuvenate and brighten the skin. Small bags of rice bran can wash the body and face, it will make the skin smoother and slightly lighten it.

Quite popular in the use of oil extracted from rice bran. It has received many good reviews.It turns out quite nutritious weight for application to the hair, after which they become shiny and look more healthy. Oil is also used for various massages and baths in spas and baths.

Everyone knows that there are many varieties of rice, which differ in color and shape of grains, but the assortment of rice bran is not so rich. In supermarkets, white or brown bran is most commonly sold.

In appearance, properly made bran must be rough and "torn". Sometimes there may be small pieces of grain in the cereal composition.

It has been observed that slices of fruit, marmalade, chocolate, or other sweeteners impair the taste of rice bran.

It is best to purchase bran in a sealed and soft package. For such products, tightness is important, which a cardboard box cannot always provide. A transparent packaging bag is preferable to one through which the structure of the cereal cannot be seen. For the same reasons, it is not recommended to buy bran by weight.

On the benefits of rice bran, see below.