Germinated brown rice (GBR) has been suggested as an alternative approach to mitigate highly prevalent
diseases providing nutrients and biologically active compounds. In this study, the content of g-oryzanol,
g-aminobutyric acid (GABA), total phenolic compounds (TPC) and antioxidant activity of soaked (for
24 h at 28 C) and GBR (for 48 and 96 h at 28 C and 34 C) were determined and the effect of sun-drying
as an economically affordable process was assessed. Germination improved the content of GABA, TPC and
antioxidant activity in a time-dependent manner. Sun-drying increased g-oryzanol, TPC and antioxidant
activity, whereas GABA content fluctuated depending on the previous germination conditions. This study
indicates that sun-drying is an effective sustainable process promoting the accumulation of bioactive
compounds in GBR. Sun-dried GBR can be consumed as ready-to-eat food after rehydration or included
in bakery products to fight non-communicable diseases.