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Comparison of balance of fats in some commonly used oils.
Oil Type
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Monounsaturated Fatty Acid
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
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Saturated Fatty Acid
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Rice Bran Oil
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43%
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33%
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24%
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Olive Oil
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77%
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9%
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14%
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Canola Oil
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64%
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29%
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7%
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Peanut Oil
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50%
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32%
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18%
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Soybean Oil
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22%
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63%
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15%
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Grapeseed Oil
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21%
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68%
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11%
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Olive Oil: High mono
fat, able to lower cholesterol but deficient in poly fat, which
contains Essential Fatty Acids (EFA). EFA’s are truly
essential to life as every metabolic process in your body depends on
them. A low smoke point makes it a poor choice for frying, and its
heavy taste makes it undesirable in many baked goods. Traditionally
a good salad oil.
Canola Oil: High mono
fat with cholesterol lowering ability but there are concerns about
the origin. “Canola oil” is a term coined by Canada to
change the name of “rapeseed oil”. The rapeseed plant
contains erucic acid making it toxic and is used as an industrial
lubricant. It has been genetically modified and hybrid to produce a
low erucic acid version. Commonly hydrogenated, it is extensively
used in the food industry because of its low price. The hybrid plant
would be the best choice.
Peanut Oil:
A good balanced oil. This oil has good cholesterol lowering ability
and a high smoke point, making it a good frying oil. It imparts a
slightly earthy, nutty flavor. It lacks the anti-oxidants and
micronutrients of Rice Bran Oil. A small percentage of people are
allergic to nut oils.
Soybean Oil: This oil
is a high poly fat. As recommended by the AHA your poly fat intake
should be around 33% of your total fat intake. A high poly
percentage is, an aid to tumors and cancer and should be carefully
watched. Up to 80% of the oil consumed in the U.S.A. today comes
from soybeans. Soybean oil is commonly hydrogenated and used in many
processed foods.
Grape Seed Oil: A good frying and salad oil, but again high in poly fat. It may
lower cholesterol because of the high unsaturated fat content but is
way over the recommended 33% poly-unsaturated fat.
Rice Bran Oil: The most balanced and
versatile oil on the market and closest to the AHA
recommendations. Rice bran oil is a superior salad, cooking, and
frying oil which leaves no lingering after taste. The high smoke
point prevents fatty acid breakdown at high temperatures. Its
light viscosity, allows less oil to be absorbed in cooking,
reducing overall calories. It mixes better in salad dressings and
improves the taste of baked goods, may provide cholesterol
reduction, nutritional and anti-oxidant value.
Comparison of natural antioxidants in edible oils
Oil Type
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Vitamin E
Tocopherol
(ppm*)
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Vitamin E
Tocotrienol
(ppm*)
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Oryzanol
(ppm*)
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Total Natural Antioxidants (ppm*)
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Rice Bran Oil
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81
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336
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2,000
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2,417
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Olive
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51
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0
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0
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51
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Canola
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650
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0
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0
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650
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Peanut
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487
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0
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0
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487
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Soybean
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1,000
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0
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0
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1.000
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Grape seed
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256
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149
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0
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405
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* ppm. stands for parts per million
California Rice Oil Company’s Rice Bran Oil is:
Naturally Rich in Vitamin E (Tocopherol and
Tocotrienol). Both Types of Vitamin E are natural antioxidants that help fight
free radicals, a major cause of cancer. Tocotrienol is believed to
vastly out perform Tocopherol in fighting free radicals and in
preventing oxidation, it also helps lower cholesterol levels in the
blood. Tocotrienol is a difficult nutrient to find but is abundant
in California Rice Oil Company’s Rice Bran Oil.
High in Oyzanol.Oryzanol is a powerful antioxidant only found in rice bran oil. It
is more active than Vitamin E in fighting free radicals. Oryzanol is
effective in lowering cholesterol levels in the blood, reducing
liver cholesterol synthesis and treating menopausal disorders.
Phytosterols (not shown
in the antioxidant chart) are nutrients with many health benefits
and are more abundant in Rice Bran Oil than any other oil.
Scientific research suggest that Phytosterols reduce cholesterol,
provide anti-inflammatory effects, inhibit the growth of cancer
cells, improve the immune system and have other health benefits.
There are 27 different phytosterols in Rice Bran Oil.
Being globally recognized as the true “Health Oil”
California Rice Oil company’s Rice Bran Oil stands in a class
by itself because of its surprisingly good performance and health
benefits.
NO GMO RICE USED. NO PRESERVATIVES
(TBHQ, BHA OR BHT) AS IN OTHER OILS
Further information upon request.
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