E-launch of NAFED Fortified Rice Bran Oil

E-launch of NAFED Fortified Rice Bran Oil

Part of: GS Prelims and GS -III – Economy; Agriculture

In news

• Department of Food and Public Distribution recently E-launched “NAFED Fortified Rice Bran Oil”.

About Rice bran oil 

• Rice bran oil is the oil extracted from the hard outer brown layer of rice called chaff (rice husk). 
• It is known for its high smoke point of 232 °C (450 °F) making it suitable for high-temperature cooking methods such as stir frying and deep frying.
• Rice bran oil has a composition similar to that of peanut oil.

Health benefits

• Lowering cholesterol level due to its low trans-fat content and high monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat contents. 
• It also acts as a booster and reduces the risk of cancer due to the high amount of Vitamin E it contains.
• It is recommended by the WHO as one of the best substitutes for other edible oils.

About NAFED

• Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture