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Rice bran is the hard outer part of the grain that consists of 'aleurone', a form of protein found in the protein granules of maturing seeds, as well as 'pericarp', the outer and edible layer of the rice kernel. Apart from these two, it also contains germs and endosperm of the rice kernel. Rice bran is obtained as a by-product during the rice milling process and the outer layers or parts are removed at the time of whitening or polishing of the husked rice. It composes of many nutritious substances like protein, fat, fiber, various anti-oxidants, etc. that have a beneficial effect on human health. Because of its multi-nutritional properties, rice bran is being consumed by humans for thousands of year