Optimisation of saponin extraction conditions with <scp><i>Camellia sinensis</i> var. <i>assamica</i></scp> seed and its application for a natural detergent

Abstract

A natural tea seed saponin detergent with good safety and decontamination ability was successfully developed. This can make better use of the tea seed cake, thereby creating added value in the tea seed oil industry. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry.