Product profile

The gamma oryzanol is an important functional component typical of the rice oil. In terms of chemistry, it is a mixture of ferlati, extracted from the rice husk oil of which they represents 1.2 – 1.8%. The next purifying phase of the product creates a crystal-clear white powder, insoluble in water and soluble in oil.
The gamma-oryzanol is a natural inhibitor against oxidation: for many years studies have being carried out both on animals and human beings highlighting its many positive properties, as a functional ingredient. These properties are applied in several sectors such as the food and cosmetic ones.

Applications

Gamma oryzanol, used as an ingredient on a fat matrix, releases its anti-oxidant properties prolonging the final product shelf-life.

According to the scientific literature the gamma oryzanol has an important function of cholesterol control.

It is used in many food products, such as for example: sweets such as biscuits, candy, chocolate; fresh products as yoghurt and puddings.

It has been proved that its anti-oxidant properties are magnified in the formulations that include proteins and amino acids, such as some food supplements or functional foods.

It can be used in the cosmetic sector as a functional ingredient: the solubility in oil allows an efficient absorption through the skin providing both a general anti-oxidant effect and a nutritional one, enhancing the subcutaneous micro-circulation.

In this sector, it is used for basic cosmetic products, formulations for the body care and hygiene and for make up products.

Sizes for sale

10 kg paper bags.