Youyang camellia oleifera oil history
Youyang Camellia Oil, is a traditional specialty agricultural product with a long history that can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty in China.
According to historical records, tea cultivation and camellia oil production were already common practices in the Youyang region of Chongqing during the Tang Dynasty. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Youyang County began large-scale cultivation of tea and camellia, and handcrafted camellia oil production became popular in the region. Youyang Camellia Oil began to prosper during this time and gained recognition both domestically and internationally.
In the early 20th century, Youyang Camellia Oil was listed as a professional product for export in northeastern Sichuan Province. It won many national and international awards for its quality.
- Gold medal at the Panama Pacific International Exposition in 1915
- Gold medal at the Panama-California International Exposition in San Diego in 1916
- Gold medal at the International Industrial Exposition in Paris in 1937
- National Gold Medal of Quality Product in 1984
- National Geographical Indication Product in 2006
（herebelow are the source of these above award records:
1. "Youyang Camellia Oil" - Article from China Daily on January 6, 2016. The article mentions the history of Youyang County's camellia oil and notes that the product received multiple awards both domestically and internationally in the early 20th century.
2. "Youyang Camellia Oil: The Spirit of Central China" - This article was published on November 17, 2017, on the website Shine.cn. It introduces the history, production, and uses of Youyang County's camellia oil, highlighting several awards the product has received.
3. "Youyang Oil Tea" - Article from China.org.cn on February 22, 2021. The article discusses the history and cultural significance of Youyang camellia oil and lists numerous awards that the product has received nationally and internationally.
4. "Chinese food producers take on the world" - This article was published on CNN.com on October 23, 2015. It mentions the international awards won by Youyang County's camellia oil in the early 20th century, including a gold medal at the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition.)
These awards recognize the high quality and unique characteristics of Youyang Camellia Oil and have helped to promote its reputation both domestically and internationally.
However, with the popularity of chemically synthesized edible oils after 1949, camellia oil production and sales gradually declined.
In recent years, as people's demand for natural, healthy, and organic foods has increased, Youyang Camellia Oil has once again gained attention and popularity. In 2008, Youyang Camellia Oil was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage by the Chinese government, providing strong support for the promotion of its brand awareness and cultural significance.
in the past years,Youyang Camellia Oil continues to be produced using traditional methods, which involves carefully selecting the best camellia seeds, cold-pressing them to extract the oil, and strictly adhering to quality standards. It has a unique flavor and is highly valued for its nutritional benefits, including its rich content of unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants.
In year 2019, under the goverment guide and state investment, Youzhou tea oil tech.Co.ltd set up with the full industry chain, from planting, processing to consuming value added products. combine with tradition and morden technology, the natural,frangrant nutritious unique Youyang camellia was welcomed by more and more customers at home and abroad.
