We are proud to be a part of the equine industry with our bran product and would like to give you an insight on how the product is produced. Rice bran is the outer brown layer of the rice kernel that is removed during the milling process which generates the familiar white rice. The bran portion of the rice kernel is one of the most nutritious portions of the kernel. It is an excellent source of fat, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B-6, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and fiber. Only recently, through a stabilization process, has rice bran developed into a healthful and popular feed supplement for horses.
Rice bran has a high oil content and many natural vitamins and minerals.
Because of this high oil content and a potent lipase, rice bran would become rancid in a short period of time if it did not undergo the stabilization process. This process subjects the rice bran to heat and pressure which destroys the lipase activity that causes the spoilage. It does not, however, destroy the nutritional value of the rice bran. At Producers Rice Mill, the process of removing the bran layer from the rice kernel includes the addition of ground limestone, which is a source of calcium. Calcium and phosphorus are vital to formulating equine diets, and because they are interrelated, they are generally considered together.