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rice bran
Adverse effects:
- contains high levels of arsenic, As(V) present in 100-fold amounts greater than white rice (China) [2]
- rice bran contains total & inorganic arsenic ~7 & 9 times higher, respectively, than found in polished rice (Thailand) [3]
Notes:
- byproduct of milling rice
- contains 12%-13% oil
- contains highly unsaponifiable components (4.3%) consisting of tocotrienols, gamma-oryzanol & beta-sitosterol with favorable effects on lipid profiles
- containsdietary fibres (beta-glucan, pectin and gum)
- contains ferulic acid
- contains high levels of arsenic
General
dietary fiber
References
- Wikipedia: Bran
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bran
- Dai S, Yang H, Mao X et al
Evaluation of arsenate content of rice and rice bran purchased
from local markets in the People's Republic of China.
J Food Prot. 2014 Apr;77(4):665-9
PMID: 24680082
- Ruangwises S, Saipan P, Tengjaroenkul B, Ruangwises N
Total and inorganic arsenic in rice and rice bran purchased
in Thailand.
J Food Prot. 2012 Apr;75(4):771-4
PMID: 22488070