rice bran LECITHIN
SVR Gaia manufactures high quality rice bran lecithin. We are a leading rice bran lecithin manufacturer and supplier in India. Because of its special properties, rice bran lecithin has found a wide range of uses. Most notably perhaps, people who prefer non-GM (non Genetically Modified) based lecithin, rice bran lecithin is their best option.
SVR Gaia high grade Rice Lecithin is processed using enzymes and at low temperatures to preserve the micronutrients.Unlike soya Lecithin, which is mostly processed from GM (Genetically Modified) seed, Rice Lecithin is completely natural.
The big disadvantage of Soya Lecithin is the presence of Isoflavones having an adverse effect on health. Rice Lecithin has substantial micronutrients like Oryzanol, Tocopherols,Tocotrienols, Sitosterols etc. The emulsifying power is also much superior to other lecithins.
The unique combination of balanced natural antioxidants, micronutrients and balanced fatty acids makes it unique. Its pleasant chocolaty aroma only adds to the variety of benefits that rice bran lecithin enjoys.
Most Popular Uses of Rice Bran Lecithin (RBL):
Animal Feed
RBL has some important micronutrients and hence makes for a great animal feed ingredient for aqua, cattle and poultry. Its Oryzanol contributes to better strength and better health, its Sterols help in growth while its Tocopherols has neuro-protective effects. Overall, RBL brings about an improved assimilation of dietary protein.
Cosmetics
RBL is rich in unsaponifiable matter, as a result of which it is naturally used for cosmetics. It is an excellent skin conditioning agent. And, as already mentioned, lecithin contains antioxidants. This leads to its ability in preventing damage by free radicals. It is known to decrease flakiness of the skin and helps keep skin supple.
Food Application
RBL has some very useful food applications. When used in a bakery, it immediately cuts down fat requirements. It builds the volume of food and very easily stabilises fermentation. As multiple studies suggest, RBL can also lead to the development of nutritionally-important products.
Paints Industry
Rice bran lecithin has been established as a highly effective alternative to other sources of plant-based lecithin, both in food products and industrial products. Because lecithin forms a protective coating on surfaces it is highly suitable as a rust-inhibitor. Additionally, it is a good colour-intensifying agent, a stabilising and suspending agent. It can also eliminate foam in water-based paints.
Pharma Industry
Not surprisingly, lecithin has some specialised and highly effective applications in the pharma industry. RBL lecithin supplements are used in drug formulations prepared to fight dementia. Besides that, it is known to effectively control cholesterol. Other uses like alleviating gall bladder problems make RBL quite popular with the pharma industry.