Common millet (Panicum miliaceum) bran: A potential source of oil

Abstract

The bran of P. miliaceum millet resembles rice bran in appearance, and its yield is about 15% of the wt. of whole grain during milling. The bran contains 16-20% oil, 7.5% protein, 11.6% mineral elements, and 24% fiber. The physicochem. properties and fatty acid compn. of millet bran oil are presented and compared with rice bran oil. Millet bran oil contained less oleic acid (26.0 vs. 40-50%) and more linoleic acid (52.0 vs. 29-42%) as compared to rice bran oil.