Thread: Camellia Oil

I have read about Camellia Oil from what I found in this thread. I though that I give it a go. I have looked at Bunnings, Woolies and some health food outlets. No one other then Carbatec have this item and that is $27 for 240ml.

Where else can I find this around Sydney?

The camelia oil sold specifically for use on tools is definitely not for consumption and its not same as the stuff sold at Coles. The tool grade oil contains mineral oil and possibly other anti additives.

Originally Posted by Des.K.

Haven't seen the stuff in Coles, but I doubt whether it would be too different from the camellia (tsubaki) oil for tool use.

I couldn't imagine why anyone would want to, but in case anyone's feeling extravagant or adventurous, I'd advise against using the tool-use camellia oil on your salad - it says on the label that it's not for use in foods.
So there would probably be some minor differences.

Regards
Des

Originally Posted by kiwigeo

The camelia oil sold specifically for use on tools is definitely not for consumption and its not same as the stuff sold at Coles. The tool grade oil contains mineral oil and possibly other anti additives.

Here is something that is going to be a concern. When I was last at Carbatec, I was also with a friend. She ended up buying a Japanese carving knife from them. They also showed her the Camellia oil and suggested using this item as part of the maintance for the knife. Another worker behind the counter also said the same thing and that they use this on their knifes.

christos,
was it a chef 's carving knife or a wood carving knife?. I don't think it would do any harm to use camelia oil on either knife, provided it was for the purpose of keeping them from rusting, regardless of additives of mineral oil or preservatives being present.
I think that a good wipe over with a dry cloth before use in the case a wood carving knife, or in the case of use in food preparation, a wash in warm soapy water, no harm would be caused to humans, or carved wood.
witch 1

The Chef's carving knife.

Currently still looking at getting hold of some, just to try out.

Originally Posted by Bitslong

Thx to someone posting earlier re its availability in Melbourne @ Minh Phat - I unsuccessfully searched local supermarkets but dropped by Minh Phat in Richmond (near corner of Nicholson/Victoria St (on Nicholson)) and found this 500mL bottle for ~$5!

Label says 100% and is also certified organic - my tools will surely appreciate this!

Thanks for the picture..., hopefully I could find something similar on Japanesse Supermarket here. (So it's CAMELLIA SEED OIL ).

Btw, some people said that Jojoba Oil is also applicable as rust inhibitor on tools, has anyone try Jojoba Oil ?? )

The camellia oil also known as camellia seed oil also know as tea seed oil.

I am not sure what the jojoba oil is used for.

I think you will find jojoba oil will be more expensive, I thonk women use it cosmetically
regards,
witch1

Anyone able to get some Camellia Oil. I've tried the usual suspects, then Asian shops around Penshurst/Hurstville. No Go.

Can buy here but I've survived without it.

Edit: think postage cost from Stu at that site will be c. $26.

It was a little while back but blindly walking thought Woolworth's buying groceries I managed to find a bottle. Not in the spray bottle so it had to be cheaper. It was.

There is another place that I have been able to source Camellia Tea - Certified Organic Vegetable & Carrier Oils - ACO 10282P - New Directions Australia

At the time that I was driving by they did not have it but Woolies did.

Thanks Christos, I'll give them a ring next week and if they have the 1Litre in stock I'll duck over to Marrickville

Originally Posted by rsser

Can buy here but I've survived without it.

Edit: think postage cost from Stu at that site will be c. $26.

Why buy the stuff from overseas?....Carbatec stock the same product. Wasn't this pointed out in an earlier post?

Originally Posted by kiwigeo

Why buy the stuff from overseas?....Carbatec stock the same product. Wasn't this pointed out in an earlier post?

Yeah I agree, they do stock it. I would have bought from them at the time I first talked to them. The only thing that put me off was when they said that it might have some additives not to be consumed. At the time I was not sure but did not want to risk using this for a food carving knife?

The stuff that I found was food grade Camellia Oil can be used for cooking. And a friend of mine actually did that. My fault for keeping this in the kitchen.