Structure of major fat-soluble components in brown rice (IMAGE)

Okayama University

Structure of major fat-soluble components in brown rice

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Several fat-soluble compounds present in brown rice have antioxidant capacity but are present in small quantities. Cycloartenyl ferulate, a relatively abundant molecule, has been revealed as the major compound responsible for several health benefits of brown rice.

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Yoshimasa Nakamura

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