Rice Bran Oil · Cast Iron Cookware Seasoning & Oil
Baja Precious Rice Bran Oil
Edible oil product carries low PFAS risk.
Baja Precious rice bran oil is food, not cookware, and has no known PFAS pathway. Check the packaging if concerned.
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Material
rice bran oil, edible oil
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Baja Precious Rice Bran Oil is made of, ingredients and materials
Baja Precious Rice Bran Oil is a cold-pressed or solvent-extracted oil derived from the bran layer of rice grains. Rice bran oil is primarily composed of triglycerides (fats) and contains naturally occurring compounds like gamma-oryzanol and vitamin E. As an edible oil rather than cookware, it does not present the leaching or coating degradation risks that apply to ceramic, enamel, or non-stick cookware.
What’s concerning
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Pesticide residue
Rice grown in some regions may accumulate pesticide residues in the bran. No public testing data available for Baja Precious brand; organic certification status unknown from available sources.
Source, EPA ↗Cadmium
Rice and rice-derived products can contain trace arsenic and cadmium from soil. This is a known concern for rice consumption generally, but no specific test results for this brand are publicly available.
Source, ATSDR ↗Oxidative degradation and rancidity
Rice bran oil has higher natural unsaturation and active phytochemical content than refined oils, making it prone to oxidation during storage. Rancid oil degrades nutritional profile and may cause GI upset but does not release toxic compounds.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Solvent residues (if solvent-extracted)
If extracted using hexane or other solvents rather than cold-pressing, residual solvent may remain if purification is incomplete. No public record of this concern for Baja Precious; most commercial rice bran oils use approved extraction methods.
Labeling accuracy and adulteration
No recalls or documented adulteration cases for this brand. Third-party verification of oil purity and origin is not common for smaller brands, so verification of contents relies on manufacturer integrity.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Baja is a smaller branded rice bran oil product with limited public disclosure history on third-party testing or certifications. No major recalls or safety incidents are on record for this specific brand. The company does not appear to have published detailed sourcing, pesticide residue testing, or contaminant screening information publicly, which is typical for mid-tier cooking oil brands.
How it compares in its category
Rice bran oil occupies a niche position among cooking oils. Unlike heavily refined seed oils, rice bran oil retains more phytochemicals and has a higher smoke point (around 450 degrees Fahrenheit) than olive oil. It is generally considered a specialty product with fewer regulatory scrutiny concerns than mass-market vegetable oils, though transparency on testing varies by producer.
If you buy it
Store rice bran oil in a cool, dark place to prevent oxidative rancidity, which can develop faster than in more refined oils due to its higher natural antioxidant content. Use it for cooking at medium-high heat; while the smoke point is moderate-high, repeated heating can degrade quality. Check the expiration date and smell before use, as rancid oil poses digestive discomfort rather than acute toxicity. Discard if it becomes cloudy, develops off-odors, or shows separation.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 92% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Rice Bran Oil has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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