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{{Short description|Oil obtained from the tea plant}}
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[[File:Camelia oil chinese.jpeg|thumb|upright| Tea seed oil]]
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'''Tea seed oil''' (also known as '''tea oil camellia''' or '''oil-seed camellia''') is an edible, pale amber-green fixed (nonvolatile) oil with a sweet, herbal [[aroma]]. It is obtained the seeds of ''[[Camellia oleifera]]''.
'''Tea seed oil''' (also known as '''''camellia oil''''', '''''camellia seed oil''''', '''''teanut oil''''') is an edible plant oil. It is obtained from the seeds of ''[[Camellia oleifera]]''.

''[[Camellia sasanqua]]'' is also given as a source of 'tea seed oil.<ref>{{citation| title = The Lipid Handbook | edition = 2nd | first1 = Frank D. | last1 = Gunstone | first2= John L. | last2 = Harwood | first3= Fred B. |last3 = Padley | publisher =Chapman & Hall | year = 1994| at= 3.3.37 Tea seed oil, p.103 }}</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
The genus [[Camellia]] includes several commerically important species - ''[[Camellia oleifera]]'' is grown mainly in China for [[vegetable oil]].{{sfn|Yang|Liu|Chen|Lin|2016|loc = 1. Introduction}} The oil is known as 'camellia oil', 'tea seed oil', or 'camellia seed oil'.{{sfn|Yang|Liu|Chen|Lin|2016|loc = 1. Introduction}} As of 2016 {{convert|4000000|ha}} of 'oleifera' forest centered on the [[Yangtze]] river basin in [[Hunan]], [[Jiangxi]], and [[Guangxi]] produces 0.26 million tons of oil.{{sfn|Yang|Liu|Chen|Lin|2016|loc = 1. Introduction}}
The genus [[Camellia]] includes several commercially important species - ''[[Camellia oleifera]]'' is grown mainly in China for [[vegetable oil]].{{sfn|Yang|Liu|Chen|Lin|2016|loc = 1. Introduction}} The oil is known as 'camellia oil', 'tea seed oil', or 'camellia seed oil'.{{sfn|Yang|Liu|Chen|Lin|2016|loc = 1. Introduction}} As of 2016 {{convert|4000000|ha}} of ''oleifera'' forest centered on the [[Yangtze]] river basin in [[Hunan]], [[Jiangxi]], and [[Guangxi]] produces 0.26 million tons of oil.{{sfn|Yang|Liu|Chen|Lin|2016|loc = 1. Introduction}}


Wild ''[[Camellia oleifera]]'' contains ~47% oil, whilst cultivated varieties have shown oil content from 42-53%.{{sfn|Yang|Liu|Chen|Lin|2016|loc = Abstract}}. Oil analysis of cultivated varieties showed : ~76-82% [[oleic acid]]; 5-11% [[linoleic acid]]; 7.5-10% [[palmitic acid]]; 1.5-3% [[stearic acid]] - the ratios are similar to that found in wild ''oleifera''.{{sfn|Yang|Liu|Chen|Lin|2016|loc = Abstract}} The composition is similar to that of [[Olive oil]].{{sfn|Yang|Liu|Chen|Lin|2016|loc = 1. Introduction}} Another analysis of several cultivars found : 82-84% unsaturated acids of which 68-77% oleic acid; and 7-14% polyunsaturated acids.{{sfn|Ma|Ye|Rui|Chen|2010}}
Wild ''[[Camellia oleifera]]'' contains ~47% oil, whilst cultivated varieties have shown oil content from 42 to 53%.{{sfn|Yang|Liu|Chen|Lin|2016|loc = Abstract}} Oil analysis of cultivated varieties showed : ~76-82% [[oleic acid]]; 5-11% [[linoleic acid]]; 7.5-10% [[palmitic acid]]; 1.5-3% [[stearic acid]] - the ratios are similar to that found in wild ''oleifera''.{{sfn|Yang|Liu|Chen|Lin|2016|loc = Abstract}} The composition is similar to that of [[Olive oil]].{{sfn|Yang|Liu|Chen|Lin|2016|loc = 1. Introduction}} Another analysis of several cultivars found : 82-84% unsaturated acids of which 68-77% oleic acid; and 7-14% polyunsaturated acids.{{sfn|Ma|Ye|Rui|Chen|2010}}


== Uses ==
== Uses ==


With its high [[smoke point]] (252&nbsp;°C, 485&nbsp;°F),{{fact}} tea seed oil is the main [[cooking oil]] in some of the southern provinces of [[People's Republic of China]], such as [[Hunan]]; roughly one-seventh of the country's population.
With its high [[smoke point]] of {{convert|252|C}},<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tea seed oil Facts, Health Benefits and Nutritional Value|url=https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/tea-seed-oil/|access-date=2020-06-25|language=en-US}}</ref> tea seed oil is the main [[cooking oil]] in some of the southern provinces of [[People's Republic of China]], such as [[Hunan]], especially in mountainous regions; roughly one-seventh of the country's population.

The oil has also been used in [[Chinese traditional medicine]] - here it has been used as a dietary supplement for the digestive system, as well as to manage cholesterol, as well as strengthen the immune system. It was also used topically as baby lotion, and for burn injuries.{{sfn|Yang|Liu|Chen|Lin|2016|loc = 1. Introduction}}

Tea seed oil is commonly used to protect carbon steel cooking knives from rust.


== Cautions ==
== Cautions ==


Tea seed oil should not be mistaken for [[tea tree oil]] (melaleuca oil), an inedible [[essential oil]] extracted from the leaves of the [[paperbark]], ''[[Melaleuca alternifolia]]'', which is used for medicinal purposes.
Tea seed oil should not be mistaken for [[tea tree oil]] (melaleuca oil), an inedible [[essential oil]] extracted from the leaves of the paperbark, ''[[Melaleuca alternifolia]]'', which is used for medicinal purposes.


==See also==
==See also==
*''[[Camellia japonica]]'', source of an oil known as Tsubaki oil.
*''[[Camellia japonica]]'', source of an oil known as Tsubaki oil. Mainly used as [[cooking oil]] and to hold a hairstyle.
*''[[Camellia sinensis]]'', also grown for its oil
*''[[Camellia sinensis]]'', for tea production.


== References ==
== References ==
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===Sources ===
===Sources ===
*{{citation|journal = J Lipids | year = 2016 | doi = 10.1155/2016/3982486 | title = Comparison of Oil Content and Fatty Acid Profile of Ten New Camellia oleifera Cultivars | first = Chunying | last = Yang | first2= Xueming | last2 = Liu | first3 = Zhiyi | last3= Chen | first4 = Yaosheng | last4 = Lin | first5 = Siyuan | last5= Wang }}
*{{citation|journal = J Lipids | year = 2016 | doi = 10.1155/2016/3982486 | title = Comparison of Oil Content and Fatty Acid Profile of Ten New Camellia oleifera Cultivars | first1 = Chunying | last1 = Yang | first2= Xueming | last2 = Liu | first3 = Zhiyi | last3= Chen | first4 = Yaosheng | last4 = Lin | first5 = Siyuan | last5= Wang | pmc = 4753050 | pmid=26942012 | volume=2016 | page=3982486| doi-access = free }}
*{{citation| title = Fatty acid composition of Camellia oleifera oil | journal = Journal für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit | volume = 6 | issue = 11 | date = March 2010 | doi = 10.1007/s00003-010-0581-3 | first1 = Jinlin | last1 = Ma | first2 = Hang | last2= Ye| first3 = Yukui | last3 = Rui | first4 =Guochen | last4 = Chen | pages=9–12| s2cid = 24788762 }}

*{{citation| url = | title = Fatty acid composition of Camellia oleifera oil | journal =  Journal für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit | volume = 6 | issue = 11 | date = March 2010 | doi = 10.1007/s00003-010-0581-3 | first = Jinlin | last = Ma | first2 = Hang | last2= Ye| first3 = Yukui | last3 = Rui | first4 =Guochen | last4 = Chen }}



== External links ==
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Latest revision as of 16:10, 2 August 2024

Tea seed oil

Tea seed oil (also known as camellia oil, camellia seed oil, teanut oil) is an edible plant oil. It is obtained from the seeds of Camellia oleifera.

Camellia sasanqua is also given as a source of 'tea seed oil.[1]

Description

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The genus Camellia includes several commercially important species - Camellia oleifera is grown mainly in China for vegetable oil.[2] The oil is known as 'camellia oil', 'tea seed oil', or 'camellia seed oil'.[2] As of 2016 4,000,000 hectares (9,900,000 acres) of oleifera forest centered on the Yangtze river basin in Hunan, Jiangxi, and Guangxi produces 0.26 million tons of oil.[2]

Wild Camellia oleifera contains ~47% oil, whilst cultivated varieties have shown oil content from 42 to 53%.[3] Oil analysis of cultivated varieties showed : ~76-82% oleic acid; 5-11% linoleic acid; 7.5-10% palmitic acid; 1.5-3% stearic acid - the ratios are similar to that found in wild oleifera.[3] The composition is similar to that of Olive oil.[2] Another analysis of several cultivars found : 82-84% unsaturated acids of which 68-77% oleic acid; and 7-14% polyunsaturated acids.[4]

Uses

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With its high smoke point of 252 °C (486 °F),[5] tea seed oil is the main cooking oil in some of the southern provinces of People's Republic of China, such as Hunan, especially in mountainous regions; roughly one-seventh of the country's population.

Cautions

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Tea seed oil should not be mistaken for tea tree oil (melaleuca oil), an inedible essential oil extracted from the leaves of the paperbark, Melaleuca alternifolia, which is used for medicinal purposes.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Gunstone, Frank D.; Harwood, John L.; Padley, Fred B. (1994), The Lipid Handbook (2nd ed.), Chapman & Hall, 3.3.37 Tea seed oil, p.103
  2. ^ a b c d Yang et al. 2016, 1. Introduction.
  3. ^ a b Yang et al. 2016, Abstract.
  4. ^ Ma et al. 2010.
  5. ^ "Tea seed oil Facts, Health Benefits and Nutritional Value". Retrieved 2020-06-25.

Sources

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  • Yang, Chunying; Liu, Xueming; Chen, Zhiyi; Lin, Yaosheng; Wang, Siyuan (2016), "Comparison of Oil Content and Fatty Acid Profile of Ten New Camellia oleifera Cultivars", J Lipids, 2016: 3982486, doi:10.1155/2016/3982486, PMC 4753050, PMID 26942012
  • Ma, Jinlin; Ye, Hang; Rui, Yukui; Chen, Guochen (March 2010), "Fatty acid composition of Camellia oleifera oil", Journal für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit, 6 (11): 9–12, doi:10.1007/s00003-010-0581-3, S2CID 24788762
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