new larger output camellia seed oil mill

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • 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.
  • How much oil is in a camellia seed?
  • Oil content (and quality) of the seed vary with species, harvesting time, and agronomic practices, but it is typically 40 to 50% ( Shanan & Ying, 1982; Xia et al., 1993 ). Most producers of camellia oil in China are small companies with outdated technology (Anon., 2006a).
  • What kind of oil does Camellia oleifera use?
  • The crown forms a rounded or oval vase with lower branches removed. 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.
  • What is the demand for camellia oil?
  • With growing recognition of its nutritional value, there is an increasing demand for camellia oil. China is currently the major producer and user, producing ≈0.4 million tons of camellia oil in 2013. This number is expected to reach 0.63 million tons in 2017 and 2.5 million tons by 2020.