This by - product is obtained by milling rice that consists of the seed coat. In the process of milling, fractions of the grain are removed and cleansed. The remains are often sold and used as stock feed.
About 10 kg of bran will be generated from one hundred kilogram (100 kg) of rice paddy. The mixture of said substance contains protein, fat, ash, and crude fiber. This makes it a high nutritive value as it also serves as an excellent source of vitamin B and E. Moreover, it contains small amounts of anti-oxidants, which are considered to lower cholesterol in humans.