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Utilization of the seed of the Chinese tallow tree
Author(s) -
Bolley Don S.,
McCormack Ralph H.
Publication year - 1950
Publication title -
journal of the american oil chemists' society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.512
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1558-9331
pISSN - 0003-021X
DOI - 10.1007/bf02634394
Subject(s) - tallow , acre , yield (engineering) , tree (set theory) , agricultural science , value (mathematics) , mathematics , business , horticulture , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , statistics , materials science , combinatorics , metallurgy
Conclusions The experiments described above indicate that the seed of the Chinese tallow tree can readily be processed in equipment available in many oil mills. The most promising products are tallow, stillingia oil, and high protein flour. There is also the possibility of utilizing the shell and the fiber. Thus it has been established that the seed has a definite market value. Whether or not Chinese tallow tree culture can be profitable will depend on the cost of raising the trees and harvesting the seeds in this country. This problem is being actively studied by Dr. Potts of Texas A. & M. and others. It has been estimated (12) that 160 trees can be grown per acre which would yield after six years somewhat over 60 pounds of seed per tree or 10,000 pounds per acre. The Chinese tallow tree as a source of valuable seeds should continue to receive serious consideration.