How do different processing methods affect Camellia oleifera seed oil quality?
Effects of different processing methods on Camellia oleifera seed oil quality. Microwave¨Chexane extraction method produced oils with high antioxidant activity. Pretreatment method had a significant impact on oil nutritional quality. Extraction method had substantial effects on oil yield and properties.
What is the difference between camellia seed oil and other oils?
There were significant differences in the fatty acid and tria-cylglycerol compositions of C. sinensis seed oil and the other oils, although the major fatty acid of all the camellia seed oils was oleic acid. The lipid characteristics of camel-lia seed oils depended on the variety.
Which sterol species are found in camellia seed oil?
Seven sterol species, squalene and ¦Á-tocopherol were detected in the camellia seed oils, however, the contents of tocopherol and unsaponifiable molecules in the C. oleifera and C. japonica seed oils were significantly lower than those in the C. sinensis seed oil.
What is Camellia oleifera?
Camellia oleifera is a small evergreen tree belonging to the family Theaceae Camellia, which is a unique high-quality woody plant in China 1. The oil extracted from C. oleifera seed kernels has high nutritional value, and its fatty acid composition is very similar to that of olive oil. As a result, it has been dubbed "oriental olive oil" 2.
