Another you might want to consider adding to the pantry is tea seed oil.
Don’t get this confused with the inedible tea tree oil.
This is a versatile cooking oil you could use in many ways.
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It’s not a new oilin fact, it’s been around for centuries in some Asian cuisines.
Read on to learn about tea seed oil and how to use it.
What Is Tea Seed Oil?
After five seasons of maturing, tea seeds are harvested and cold-pressed into oil.
The resultwhich takes eight years to produceis a light oil with a slightly nutty flavor comparable to grapeseed oil.
Tea Seed Oil Benefits
Tea seed oil has a healthy nutrient profile.
But tea seed oil’s uses go far beyond a single cuisine.
The high smoke point allows you to saute or fry foods up to 486F without burning your food.
(For comparison, olive oil’s smoke point falls between 374F and 405F.)
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