noun
rice-bran oil
Oil extracted from rice bran; commonly used in Japanese cooking for its high smoke point and mild flavor.
糠油は天ぷらを揚げるのに適している。
Rice-bran oil is suitable for deep-frying tempura.
このドレッシングには糠油が使われている。
Rice-bran oil is used in this dressing.
米油 is a broader term for rice oil, which may include oil from the germ or whole grain, while 糠油 specifically refers to oil from the bran layer.
サラダ油 is a generic term for vegetable oils suitable for salads and light cooking, whereas 糠油 is a specific type of oil with distinct properties.
Compound of 糠 (ぬか, 'rice bran') and 油 (あぶら, 'oil').