Composition
Rice bran oil has a composition similar to that of peanut oil, with 38% monounsaturated, 37% polyunsaturated, and 25% saturated fatty acids. The fatty acid composition is:
| Fatty acid | Percentage |
|---|---|
| C14:0 Myristic acid | 0.6% |
| C16:0 Palmitic acid | 21.5% |
| C18:0 Stearic acid | 2.9% |
| C18:1 Oleic acid | 38.4% |
| C18:2 Linoleic acid | 34.4% |
| C18:3 α-Linolenic acid | 2.2% |
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