Woolworths Rice Bran Oil

Woolworths Rice Bran Oil is a staple cooking product found across New Zealand and Australia. This 100% pure oil is valued for its high smoke point and mild flavor, making it a versatile choice for frying and stir-frying. As a private label product, it offers a budget-friendly alternative to branded cooking oils while meeting the quality standards expected by major supermarket shoppers.

While the Woolworths brand is synonymous with Australian and New Zealand retail history, many of its pantry staples are sourced internationally to ensure consistent supply and competitive pricing. This specific rice bran oil is typically produced in Thailand, a major global hub for rice production and processing. The manufacturing process involves extracting oil from the nutrient-rich bran layer of rice grains, which is then refined for culinary use.

The brand is owned by Woolworths Group Limited, one of the largest retail corporations in the Southern Hemisphere. Originally founded in Sydney in 1924, the company has grown into a massive conglomerate. In New Zealand, the brand was formerly known as Countdown before a major rebranding initiative was launched to unify the Trans-Tasman operations under the single Woolworths identity, overseen locally by Woolworths New Zealand.