Rice Bran Meal

India is one of the largest producer and exporter of rice in the world. The main staple diet of South India is Rice as lot of rice is grown in that region and very limited quantity of wheat. Rice comes in the field in the form of paddy. When it is milled, rice bran, a by-product of rice consisiting of the outer layer of the kernels is obtained. Rice bran is further processed for its oil and meal. Rice bran oil is known for its nutritional superiority and better protection of heart.

Rice bran meal though has only 14-16% proteins which is very less compared to other oilmeals like soybean meal, peanut meal, rapeseed meal etc, it has low fibre content which makes it free from rancidity problems and hence is in great demand for use in poultry as well as in cattle feed. Rice bran meal is also heard getting used as organic fertiliser and for medicinal purpose.

Normal Specification of Rcbn:
Protein: 16% min
Sand/silica: 3% max
Fibre: 12% max
Moisture: 12% max

One can say Vietnam is the only buyer of Rice bran meal from India. Other countries if purchases then in very limited quantity.