摘要

Rice bran oil is not only a nutritious vegetable oil, but also a specialty oil with unique properties and many health benefits. Good stability, appealing flavor and long fry-life enable rice bran oil be used for frying and also to make margarine and shortening and advanced nutritional oils. More importantly, rice bran oil has been reported to have a high potential for making pharmaceuticals and cosmeceuticals. Rice bran oil has surprisingly high levels of nutraceutical components, such as oryzanol, fat-soluble vitamins, sitosterol, other plant sterols and other nutrients. Thus, rice bran oil has been a study focus in relation to its function and application in many countries in the world, as well as a family's daily health edible oil. This paper summarizes the research progress on the bioactive ingredients and the physiological activities of rice bran oil.