HYDERABAD: Ahead of the 7th international conference on rice bran oil (ICRBO)-2023, under the auspices of the International Association of Rice Bran Oil (IARBO), a panel discussion was organised to educate the general public about the benefits of rice bran oil here on Friday.
Ashok Sethia, president IARBO, and experts from the field, including Ajay Jhunjhunwala, Dr Prabodh Halde, Dr Riantong Singanusong, Dr Sheryl Salis, Dr Rohini Sharma, and Dr B.V. Mehta, executive director, SEA, participated in the discussion.
The panelists were unanimous that rice bran oil was a healthy option for everyday use. This was particularly recommended because of gamma-oryzanol, an antioxidant that helps reduce bad cholesterol and makes for a healthy heart.
Many opined that rice bran oil could be used in a variety of dishes, including stir-fries, salads and baked goods.
