Apart from Fortune Rice Bran Health Oil being 100% Rice Bran oil and having the right amount of oryzanol, unique micronutrients and natural antioxidants; food cooked in Fortune Rice Bran Health Oil also tastes very good!. It has a light and neutral flavor, compatible with both, low heat as well as high heat cooking. Therefore it is no surprise that rice bran oil is fast becoming ‘the best choice’ as a healthy cooking medium in most kitchens in Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand and now in India.
In the last decade there have been many studies that document that Indians are particularly susceptible to heart disease. This is because we are genetically prone to hyperlipidemia which is a major risk factor for heart disease. Due to this, considerable attention should be given to the quality as well as quantity of oil in the diet. The National Institute of Nutrition and The Indian Council of Medical Research recommends using oils having an almost equal proportion of Saturated fatty acids/ monounsaturated/ poly unsaturated fats in it. Since rice bran oil has a fatty acids profile closest to this ratio, loads of antioxidants and a high smoking point, it is highly recommended as a healthy cooking oil in the Indian context. However we all know that ‘moderation is the key to good health’. Therefore just like any other oil – its use is recommended in moderate amounts. NIN recommends 25 gm per day of oils and fats for adults with sedentary lifestyle while for individuals involved in hard physical work require 30 to 40 gm oils and fats. Diets of young children and adolescents should contain 30 to 50 gm per day of oils and fats.