Camellia oil high smoke point

Camellia oil has an extremely high smoke point of 485 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke point is the temperature that it takes for oil to smoke or essentially, burn and break down. Because camellia oil has a high smoke point, it means that it takes much longer for it to go rancid. I like that it can last longer than other oils.

It is a versatile oil and can be used in baking, sautéing and frying. It has a light and subtle taste compared to other oils which is why you can use it in dishes such as baking dishes where you don't want to taste the oil. It has a flavor similar to grapeseed oil with a slight nutty flavor. It is wonderful in Asian recipes since most stir-fry recipes are cooked at a very hot temperature. I think that it would be great used in banana bread or other baking recipes where a light flavored oil is needed.