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Although it represents only 8% of the kernel weight, rice bran contains more than
60% of the nutrients in the entire kernel.

rice is only semi-stabilized and may
spoil in 20 days or less. The parboiling process also eliminates most of
the intrinsic nutritional value of the
bran by destroying or leeching out
its beneficial nutrients.
Processes using chemicals, microwave heating and variants on extrusion technology also have been used
in an attempt to stabilize rice bran.
Feed, food and pharmaceuticals
Mr. Edson said NutraCea supplies
stabilized bran for use in human

food, animal feed, and pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products.
The animal feed segment, which
includes companies like ADM and
Purina, is the biggest part of NutraCea's business in terms of volume.
But the pharmaceutical/nutraceutical and human food segments have
been growing significantly.
"We really have unquantifiable
demand in all three categories," Mr.
Edson said.
With consumers in many parts of the
world demanding more whole grain

products, introducing stabilized rice
bran to the global human food market
could not have occurred at a more opportune time for NutraCea.
Although it represents only 8% of
the kernel weight, rice bran contains
more than 60% of the nutrients in the
entire kernel. Medical studies have
indicated that rice bran contains
more than 100 antioxidants and may
reduce the risk of intestinal cancer
and help decrease blood pressure.
Rice bran includes high concentrations of B-complex vitamins, beta
carotene (a precursor for Vitamin A),
and gamma oryzanol, all nutraceuticals with therapeutic properties. Rice
bran also contains 18% to 23% oil,
which is high in polyunsaturates and
monounsaturates. Rice bran oil contains significant amounts of essential
fatty acids, linolenic acid and linoleic
acid as well as a broad range of nutraceutical compounds.
NutraCea has developed a series
of nutrient-dense products specifically designed to address the issue of
world hunger and malnutrition. They
include RiceAde, a specially formulated drink that has been distributed
in schools in developing nations, and
NutraSolve, a prepackaged food product that requires no potable water and
may provide essential vitamin intake,
oral rehydration, and high calorie and
protein content to replace a meal. MBN
- Arvin Donley

NutraCea turns corner in fiscal 2006
PHOENIX - NutraCea, a leader in stabilized rice bran re- was the result of the culmination of its merger with
search and technology, in late March issued impressive fi- RiceX, direct marketing of its expanding line of products, and sales of its core products into the functional
nancial results for its full fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2006.
NutraCea posted net income of $1,585,000, equal to food industry and animal feed markets.
It was the fourth consec2c per share on the comutive record quarter for Numon stock, in fiscal 2006,
On a strong growth path
traCea and the company's
up sharply from a loss of
first full year of profitability,
$3,872,000 in fiscal 2005.
said Brad Edson, president
In fiscal 2004 NutraCea
(in thousands)
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
and chief executive officer.
lost $23,575,000, while in
"We believe there will
2003 and 2002 the comIncome (loss) $1,585 ($3,872) ($23,575) ($12,536) ($6,462)
be additional plant expanpany lost $12,536,000 and
sions, strategic agree$6,462,000, respectively.
Sales
$18,090 $5,564
$1,225
$1,536 $1,286
ments and licensing opSales also proved a boon
portunities during 2007
for the company, soarand beyond," Mr. Edson
ing to $18,090,000 from
$5,564,000 in fiscal 2005. During 2002-04, sales ranged said. "In the ensuing quarter, based on initiatives already
under way, we continue to anticipate sustainable positive
between $1,225,000 and $1,536,000.
The company said the record financial performance financial results." MBN

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