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Oryza Sativa Bran/Germ Extract

Low concern

Rice bran extract is generally recognized as safe and contains beneficial phytonutrients including gamma-oryzanol and tocotrienols. Rice bran is a known source of arsenic — extracts should be tested for heavy metals.

Found in

128 products

What it is

Extract from rice (Oryza sativa) bran and germ, rich in tocopherols, tocotrienols, gamma-oryzanol, and rice bran oil components.

Natural antioxidant; functional ingredient; cosmetic emollient.

Why it's flagged

potential heavy metal (arsenic) contamination from rice

What regulators actually say

"Rice and rice products, including bran, can accumulate arsenic from soil and water; FDA monitors arsenic levels in rice-based foods."

FDA Arsenic in Food — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as a food ingredient; rice bran oil GRAS

European Union — EFSA

Permitted as food and food supplement

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