Oryza Sativa

ōˈrīzə From Ancient Greek ὄρυζα (óruza)

There are over 40,000 varieties of cultivated rice from the grass species Oryza sativa., many of which have evolved to fulfil a dietary staple for many countries

A key extract that can be isolated from Oryza Sativa (Rice) is a light yellow oil expressed from rice bran and germ.

Crude Rice Bran Oil contains a blend of highly potent and cosmetically significant compounds; fatty acids, vitamins and anti-oxidants.

photo credit: By John Bill