{"title":"A critical review of the bioactive ingredients and biological functions of camellia oleifera oil","authors":"Peiju Qin , Junjun Shen , Jeigen Wei , Yuqi Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.crfs.2024.100753","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><em>Camellia oleifera</em> oil is a pure and natural high-grade oil prevalent in South China. <em>Camellia oleifera</em> oil is known for its richness in unsaturated fatty acids and high nutritional value. There is increasing evidence indicating that a diet rich in unsaturated fatty acids is beneficial to health. Despite the widespread production of <em>Camellia oleifera</em> oil and its bioactive components, reports on its nutritional components are scarce, especially regarding systematic reviews of extraction methods and biological functions. This review systematically summarized the latest research on the bioactive components and biological functions of <em>Camellia oleifera</em> oil reported over the past decade. In addition to unsaturated fatty acids, <em>Camellia oleifera</em> oil contains six main functional components contributing to its antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, anticancer, neuroprotective, and cardiovascular protective properties. These functional components are vitamin E, saponins, polyphenols, sterols, squalene, and flavonoids. This paper reviewed the biological activity of <em>Camellia oleifera</em> oil and its extraction methods, laying a foundation for further development of its bioactive components.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":10939,"journal":{"name":"Current Research in Food Science","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100753"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2000,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665927124000790/pdfft?md5=f0f7d2c951fb6e6e039019d830e94d26&pid=1-s2.0-S2665927124000790-main.pdf","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Current Research in Food Science","FirstCategoryId":"97","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665927124000790","RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Camellia oleifera oil is a pure and natural high-grade oil prevalent in South China. Camellia oleifera oil is known for its richness in unsaturated fatty acids and high nutritional value. There is increasing evidence indicating that a diet rich in unsaturated fatty acids is beneficial to health. Despite the widespread production of Camellia oleifera oil and its bioactive components, reports on its nutritional components are scarce, especially regarding systematic reviews of extraction methods and biological functions. This review systematically summarized the latest research on the bioactive components and biological functions of Camellia oleifera oil reported over the past decade. In addition to unsaturated fatty acids, Camellia oleifera oil contains six main functional components contributing to its antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, anticancer, neuroprotective, and cardiovascular protective properties. These functional components are vitamin E, saponins, polyphenols, sterols, squalene, and flavonoids. This paper reviewed the biological activity of Camellia oleifera oil and its extraction methods, laying a foundation for further development of its bioactive components.
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Current Research in Food Science is an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the breadth of knowledge in the field of food science. It serves as a platform for publishing original research articles and short communications that encompass a wide array of topics, including food chemistry, physics, microbiology, nutrition, nutraceuticals, process and package engineering, materials science, food sustainability, and food security. By covering these diverse areas, the journal aims to provide a comprehensive source of the latest scientific findings and technological advancements that are shaping the future of the food industry. The journal's scope is designed to address the multidisciplinary nature of food science, reflecting its commitment to promoting innovation and ensuring the safety and quality of the food supply.