MUMBAI, June 24 (Reuters) – Rice bran has become a sought-after commodity in India as the world’s biggest importer of vegetable oils tries to overcome an edible oil shortage caused by global supply disruptions. A by-product in rice milling, rice bran has been traditionally used for cattle and poultry feed.
What is rice bran used for?
A by-product in rice milling, rice bran has been traditionally used for cattle and poultry feed. In recent years, oil mills have started extracting rice oil, which is popular among health-conscious consumers but historically more expensive than rival oils.
Why is rice bran becoming a main product?
"For rice mills, instead of by-product, now rice bran has become a main product," said Puneet Goyal, chief executive officer at Ricela Group, the country’s biggest producer of rice bran oil. To meet rising demand Ricela is planning to increase oil refining capacity to 750 tonnes per day in the next two months from 600 tonnes, Goyal said.
How is rice bran oil made?
In less than 6 hours, rice bran passes through the conveyers to produce the crude form of rice bran oil and is then sent to the refinery where crystal clear edible oil is manufactured. Once the oil is extracted- the remaining bran is caked and supplied in the market as cattle feed.
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