• camecllia oleifera seed oil mill in Pakistan
  • camecllia oleifera seed oil mill in Pakistan
  • camecllia oleifera seed oil mill in Pakistan
  • camecllia oleifera seed oil mill in Pakistan
  • What is oil-seed camellia?
  • It is commonly known as the oil-seed camellia or tea oil camellia, though to a lesser extent other species of camellia are used in oil production too. It is widely distributed in China and is cultivated extensively there. It is found in forests, thickets, banks of streams and foothills at elevations of 500 to 1,300 metres.
  • Can Camellia oleifera be pressed?
  • The seeds of Camellia oleifera can be pressed to yield tea seed oil, a sweetish seasoning and cooking oil. In tea seed oil, oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid comprises ~80% of the total fatty acid content - the oil is similar in composition to olive oil. After the tea seed oil is extracted, the seed itself still serves a purpose.
  • Is Camellia oleifera edible?
  • Camellia oleifera, which originated in China, is notable as an important source of edible oil (known as tea oil or camellia oil) obtained from its seeds. It is commonly known as the oil-seed camellia or tea oil camellia, though to a lesser extent other species of camellia are used in oil production too.
  • What is Camellia oil cake?
  • The product of production, known as Camellia oil cake, is used as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Tea oil is also known as "Tea Seed Oil" when sold as cooking oil in supermarkets throughout Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
  • What is Camellia oil used for?
  • Camellia oil is also traditionally used to protect Japanese woodworking tools and cutlery from corrosion and is currently sold for that purpose. Tea tree oil is derived from Melaleuca alternifolia - it is an essential oil used for medical and cosmetic purposes and is toxic when ingested.