tea oil
Asian cooking fat
Tea oil is oil pressed from the seeds of the tea plant or, more commonly, from seeds of the tea oil camellia—a related species native to East Asia.
Used primarily in cooking, it has a high smoke point and mild flavor, making it popular in Chinese cuisine for stir-frying.
Also called camellia oil, it appears in cosmetics and hair products.
Processed without heat
- unrefinedNot processed or polished
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
- vitamin EFat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
monounsaturated · fatty acids · plant-based · cholesterol-free · lipids · extraction · pressing · virgin
Adding water to skin
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- hair careGrooming one's locks
absorption · gentle · conditioning · softening · complexion · anti-aging · scalp treatment
Quick-cook in hot oil
- wokConcave cooking pan
- fryingCooking in shallow fat
- sautéingQuick cooking in fat
- pan-searingCooking at high heat
dressing · marinade · dim sum · seasoning · drizzling · Cantonese · Hunan · glazing
Pleasing olfactory quality
Beneficial for cardiovascular function
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- nutritionBodily use of food
- dietary fatEdible oils and grease
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
cold-pressed
Processed without heat
- unrefinedNot processed or polished
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
vitamin E · monounsaturated · fatty acids · plant-based · cholesterol-free · lipids · extraction · pressing · virgin · refined
moisturizing
Adding water to skin
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- nourishingPromoting health through food
hair care · absorption · gentle · conditioning · softening · complexion · anti-aging · scalp treatment
stir-fry
Quick-cook in hot oil
pan-searing · dressing · marinade · dim sum · seasoning · drizzling · Cantonese · Hunan · glazing · infusion
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
heart-healthy
Beneficial for cardiovascular function
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- nutritionBodily use of food
- dietary fatEdible oils and grease
cardiovascular · traditional medicine · digestion · wellness
tea oilanimal fat
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