Composition: Crude Rice Bran Oil Physical Analysis Flash Point (°F) 300°F min Flavor/Odor (bland/none) Typical of crude oil Chemical Analysis Free Fatty Acid (% as oleic) 2.0% - 3.0% typical Moisture (%) 0.1% max Wax (%) 0.3% Iodine Value (Wijs) 99 – 108 Oryzanol content (%) 1.5% typical Product Safety While an edible oil, crude oils are not intended for consumption without further processing. It is recommended that further processing be done to insure consistency in finished products. Storage / Shelf-Life Prolonged storage of crude oils should be kept to a minimum to insure quality. Storage should be in tanks with adequate agitation to insure that settling of gums and waxes does not occur. Heating is acceptable to facilitate further processing. Maximum recommended temperature for storage is 125 °F.