Oil Comparison Chart
See the comparison chart below to see how Emerald Harvest Tea Seed Oil ranks in comparison to other oils on the most critical factors. The main benefits of Tea Oil are described in detail below it.
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Oil
Type
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Transfat
Lower is better
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Mono-unsaturated
Higher is better
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Saturated Fat
Lower is better
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Smoking Point
Higher is better
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| Tea Seed Oil |
0%
|
80.90%
|
10.50%
|
486 °F
252 °C
|
Olive Oil
(Extra Virgin) |
0%
|
67%
|
15.50%
|
322 °F
161 °C
|
| Grapeseed Oil |
0%
|
14%
|
11%
|
421 °F
216 °C
|
| Butter |
5%
|
26%
|
60%
|
347 °F
175 °C
|
| Lard |
1%
|
44%
|
39%
|
360 °F
182 °C
|
| Shortening |
18%
|
29%
|
22%
|
360 °F
182 °C
|
Canola Oil
(unrefined) |
0%
|
58%
|
7%
|
221 °F
105 °C
|
Canola Oil
(refined) |
0%
|
58%
|
7%
|
399 °F
204 °C
|
Corn Oil
(unrefined)
|
0%
|
24%
|
13%
|
320 °F
160 °C
|
Corn Oil
(refined)
|
0%
|
24%
|
13%
|
448 °F
231 °C
|
Coconut Oil
(unrefined) |
0%
|
6%
|
87%
|
349 °F
176 °C
|
Coconut Oil
(refined) |
0%
|
6%
|
87%
|
446 °F
230 °C
|
Soybean Oil
(unrefined) |
0%
|
44%
|
16%
|
320 °F
160 °C
|
Soybean Oil
(refined) |
0%
|
44%
|
16%
|
448 °F
231 °C
|
Sesame Oil
(unrefined) |
0%
|
42%
|
15%
|
351 °F
177 °C
|
Sesame Oil
(semi-refined) |
0%
|
42%
|
15%
|
446 °F
230 °C
|
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The benefits of Emerald Harvest Tea Seed Oil include:
No Transfat
Emerald Harvest Tea seed oil contains no transfats. Transfat reduction and elimination
is a serious issue in the world today. Transfat has been positively
linked to many health risks including:
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Liver failure
- Obesity
Why transfat is dangerous?
Transfat does not exist in large quantities in nature, and is usually
limited to very small harmless amounts that occur naturally in dairy
milk. Research is still being  conducted as to the specifics of exactly
why transfat is so harmful. A leading theory is that because transfat
is mostly an artificial substance (ie: close to 100% of the transfat
in a typical western diet comes from synthetic sources), the body
is unable to process it.
The body is very efficient at processing natural substances that it
is "familiar" with -- transfat does not fit this criteria.
For this reason, the body cannot properly process transfat. Prolonged
consumption of any substance the human body is unable to process properly
can lead to serious health consequences.
Anti-transfat legislation
Countries, cities, and governments are passing legislation to reduce
the consumption of transfat. New
York City (pdf), for example, began with a public education campaign
to encourage the reduction/elimination of transfats from restaurants.
In late 2006, the NYC board of health passed
legislation (pdf) to eliminate transfats in all NYC food establishments. |
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No Cholesterol
| Tea seed oil contains no cholesterol. High levels of cholesterol
(particularly, LDL cholesterol) are very risky
for health. LDL cholesterol tends to stick to artery walls, forming
deposits called plaque. These deposits can cause a heart attack or
stroke when they completely obstruct an artery and block blood flow. |
|
Vitamin E, Omega 6 & 9, Anti-Oxidants
Emerald Harvest is packed with lots of beneficial nutrients such as:
- Vitamin E - an important antioxidant.
- Other antioxidants
- Omega-6 essential fatty acids
- Omega-9 fatty acids
Oxygen and cell damage
Although oxygen is required for us to live, it is a very reactive
substance. In the process of breathing we create unstable oxygen compounds
that travel in our body and damage normal healthy cells. To counter
this, our body naturally creates many different types of antioxidants
to deal with these free radicals. Tea seed oil contains both Vitamin
E and other antioxidants that help the body fight to neutralize these
damaging by-products. The main form of Vitamin E is Tocopherols.
Essential fatty acids
Omega-6 and 9 fatty acids are used by the body in a variety of ways
ranging from cell functions and cell signaling to moods, behaviour,
and inflammation. Essential fatty acids such as Omega-6 cannot be
created from scratch by the body and are therefore necessary in dietary
intake. A shortage of fatty acids can have a range of ill effects
on the body including fatigue and depression. Tea seed oil helps to
provide these very necessary fatty acids to the body. |
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Extremely High Smoking Point
Emerald Harvest Tea seed oil has an extremely high smoking point,
the highest smoke temperature than all other commonly
used oils (including olive, canola, and grapeseed oil). The accompanying
chart (pdf) will demonstrate that tea seed oil ranks at the top,
having the highest smoking point of the common cooking oils.
How important is the smoke point?
The smoke point of an oil is the temperature at which the oil begins 
to smoke, emitting an unpleasant smell. This can be likened to burning.
Once an oil reaches this point, it becomes un-usable as it begins
to break down at the molecular level. Oils with high smoke points
(the highest being tea seed oil) are much safer to cook with and last
longer if re-used as less molecules are broken down as the oil is
heated. The result is a much healthier and safer meal.
Oil smoking point and cancer
When an oil has reached its smoking point temperature, it will burn
and become altered at the molecular level, releasing free radicals.
Free radicals have been positively linked to cancer.
Compare
tea seed oil's smoking point to other oils (pdf) |
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Very High in Good fat, Very Low in Bad fat
Every cooking oil consists mostly of a mixture of monounsaturated
fat, polyunsaturated fat and saturated fat. Minimization of the harmful
saturated fat content in favor of beneficial monounsaturated content
is the key.
Emerald Harvest Tea seed oil is most effective in achieving this balance with:
- A high level of monounsaturated fat
- A low level of saturated fat
- A healthy level of polyunsaturated fat
Monounsaturated Fat
Monunsaturated fats are critical for health by lowering the levels
of "bad" LDL-cholesterol and maintaining levels of "good"
HDL-cholesterol in the human body.
Compare tea seed oil's monosaturated fat levels to other oils
(pdf)
 Polyunsaturated Fat
Polyunsaturated fats are necessary for the body and protect against
illness.
Saturated Fat
Saturated fat is very unhealthy, and has been positively linked to
heart disease and an increase in cholesterol levels. Of all the fats,
saturated fat is the most important determinant of blood cholesterol
levels. Saturated fat encourages the production of LDL-cholesterol
("bad" cholesterol), thereby increasing blood cholesterol
levels and the risk of heart disease.
Compare
tea seed oil saturated fat levels to other oils (pdf) |
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If you have any other questions about Emerald Harvest Tea Seed Oil, please don't hesitate to contact us. |
