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Oryzanol

Low concern

Gamma-oryzanol is a natural component of rice bran oil with antioxidant properties. Approved as a food additive in some countries (notably Japan).

Found in
4 products

What it is

Gamma-oryzanol is a mixture of ferulic acid esters of plant sterols extracted from rice bran oil.

Antioxidant and functional ingredient in supplements; cholesterol-lowering claims.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Gamma-oryzanol, a natural mixture of plant sterols and ferulic acid esters extracted from rice bran oil, has shown various beneficial properties including antioxidant and lipid-lowering effects."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted in dietary supplements

European Union — EFSA

Not specifically authorized as food additive

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