Background Tea seed (TS), as the mature fruit and growth source of tea plant, has been
characterized with appealing bioactive substances, remarkable health benefits and diverse …

Omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acids (ω-9 MUFAs) are a group of unsaturated fatty acids
with a unique double bond in the 9th position at the end of the methyl group terminal, having …

Raw (intact) sesame seed showed a high content of oil, protein and ash: respectively, 52%,
24% and 5%. Studies were conducted on some quality characteristics of sesame and olive …

Confusion among tea seed oils from Sect. Thea, Oleifera and Camellia in Camellia is a
widespread problem in research and production. In this work, 22 fatty acids, squalene and …

Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) seed shells, the main byproduct of the manufacture of tea seed
oil, were used as precursors for the preparation of tea activated carbon (TAC) in the present …

The aim of this study was to examine the fatty acid (FA) composition and levels in seeds of
twelve native Camellia species collected in different populations of major producing regions …

In order to discriminate premium quality from inexpensive edible oils, the fatty acid profiles of
tea, rapeseed, corn, sunflower and sesame oil were compared with the ones from extra …

Edible coatings were prepared with 1%(w/v) chitosan (CH) incorporated with 0.05%, 0.25%,
or 0.5%(w/v) tea seed oil (TSO). The physicochemical properties and antifungal ability on …

Background Tea seed oil is a high quality edible oil, yet lacking sufficient scientific
evidences to support the nutritional and medical purposes. We identified major and minor …

Seeds are another product in addition to leaves (raw materials for teas) of tea (Camellia
sinensis L.) plant. The great increase of tea consumption in recent years raises the …