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Camelina oil is a cold-pressed gourmet vegetable oil that comes from the seeds of the Camelina Sativa, commonly known as false flax or German sesame.
Fry at high temperature: smoke point (475 degrees F) the highest after avocado oil.
Camelina oil can be used for deep frying for up to 14 days without being altered.
Camelina oil is Perfect for high temperature cooking, roasting and stirring, as well as for supporting and making cakes
VEGAN EMULSIFIER: camelina oil binds perfectly to the aqueous phase and allows to obtain mayonnaises with smooth and stable textures.
For a vegan mayonnaise, just replace the eggs with camelina seeds.
Finishing and vinegar: excellent substitute for olive oil, it is the best finishing oil.
Camelina oil is in Perfect combination with roots and cruciferous vegetables, fish and shellfish.
The flavor of fresh asparagus and herbs is ideal for finishing dishes.
Elastic properties: Camelina oil provides elasticity to gluten-free flours.
Organic camelina seed oil is very similar to flax in appearance and properties but it has a more stable shelf life and is not prone to rancidity.
This delicious oil can be used for food and cosmetic purposes and contains omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E.
Great for the skin, hair and eyes, camelina is also popularly used as an oil additive for our animal companion's food.
This oil makes an excellent choice for natural cosmetics and hair care formulas.
Considered by many as a weed, it was known as the "gold of pleasure", and is still sold and marketed under this name in some parts of the world.
Camelina is a small annual shrub with small pale yellow or greenish yellow flowers.
It is referred to as false flax because it is often found growing in flax fields.
Traditionally it was used for oil in lamps, and as feed for livestock.
Recently, it has been looked at for its viability as a bio fuel alternative to corn and as a nutritional supplement for farm and domesticated animals.
Because of its unrefined nature it has a deep color.
The aroma can naturally fluctuate between batches from mild to herbaceous, and occasionally earthy or oceanic.
BENEFITS
Camelina oil has a unique composition of fatty acids and can have positive effects on cardiovascular health, circulation and general well-being through its well-balanced nutritional profile.
These outstanding characteristics are at present the focus of numerous medical research studies.
A high part of Alpha-linolenic acid (up to 40%) and linolenic acid (proportion Omega-3 to Omega-6 fatty acids is 3:1) makes the camelina oil a qualitive oil, which can be an important part of supplying the human body with these fatty acids.
The high amount of Omega-3-fatty acids, combined with the anti-toxic virtue of the contained phytosterols and tocopherols, makes camelina oil an interesting and, above all, tasty cooking oil.
Responsible for the high cutaneous tolerance and the good skin penetration is the high amount of Vitamin E (tocopherole).
Due to this skin-regenerating property, the oil was used for household remedies in the past.
Today it appears in many natural cosmetics.
If you happen to be in the market for an oil rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, camelina oil could be the right oil for you.
Camelina oil contains 33%–40% of alpha-linolenic acid, which is an essential plant-based omega‐3 fatty acid known to promote eye health and development of the brain and nervous system in infants, reduce risk of hypertension, and some types of cancer.
According to findings by Austrian university professor Gerhard Kostner of Institute for Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Center for Molecular Medicine, camelina oil is particularly important for the development and function of the brain (memory, perception, control) as well as for the retina and vision.
Kostner also affirms ALA, the main component of camelina oil, to be counteractant to the development of breast cancer.
This verdict was validated in a France study that found women with high consumption of ALA to suffer breast cancer at significantly lower rates.
The use of camelina oil has also been found to help reduce overall and LDL cholesterol levels particularly in people with impaired glucose metabolism, according to a 2018 study published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research.
All you gluten-free folk, we see you. Plant-based eaters, we also see you.
Camelina seed oil is proven to be a promising alternative oil source to form stable omega‐3‐rich emulsions that you might otherwise get from fish or omega-3 supplements.
Therefore, there is an increased need for alternative more sustainable sources of omega‐3 fatty acids.
Production of sustainable oil crops and mainly re‐evaluation of underutilized oil seeds such as the camelina seed has thus been considered as a new source for omega‐3 oils.
HEALTH BENEFITS
-Helps Control Cholesterol
Camelina oil is abundant in sterols, which are shown to inhibit with cholesterol absorption.
In one research, it was shown that adding camelina oil to the participants’ diet reduced blood cholesterol levels.
Camelina was twice as effective when compared to olive or canola oil.
Also, most of the fats in camelina oil are polyunsaturated.
These types of fats are essential for healthy cell function in your body.
Whereas, camelina is very low in saturated fats that can lead to increased blood cholesterol and heart disease.
-Good for Skin
Camelina oil can be used as massage oil for the skin.
Due it has a nice mild aroma, it feels good during the massage.
Camelina oil offers ample amount of Vitamin E and omega fatty acids directly to the skin.
These moisturize the skin and prevent it from free radical damage.
One can massage regularly to get healthier, smooth and well moisturized skin.
-Good for Hair
Camelina oil can be used just like olive oil for a hot oil scalp massage.
This provides nutrition to the scalp and gets rid of dry skin, dandruff and flakiness.
Camelina oil helps to keep the hair looking soft and moisturized.
Its antioxidants protect the hair shafts from free radical damage.
-Heart Health
Camelina oil lowers blood triglyceride levels.
This is good for cardiovascular health as it reduces the risk of heart diseases.
-Arthritis
Camelina oil can be applied topically to reduce inflammation in arthritis.
When taken internally, it provides large amounts of omega – 3 fatty acids.
Regular intake of omega- reduces overall inflammation.
One can experience a reduction in pain, inflammation and swelling over the joint.
Camelina oil also boosts mobility in the joint.
Camelina oil can be used as carrier oil.
Camelina oil goes well with rosemary essential oil and this combination can be massaged on the inflamed joint.
-Good for the Brain, Eyes and Nerves
Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, like alpha linoleic acid, EPA and DHA are helpful in keeping the brain, eyes and nerves healthy.
As a result, camelina oil may protect against cognitive diseases, like dementia, Alzheimer’s, eye diseases like macular degeneration and nervous damage due to inflammation.
-Preventing inflammation
If you suffer from chronic pain or from an injury, camelina oil can be taken internally as well as used on the skin to work as an anti-inflammatory.
This can also work on arthritis pain, something omega-3s are great for!
-Helping immunity
Camelina oil antioxidant content makes it perfect for helping out your immune system.
-Preventing general aging
Omega 3s and antioxidants are perfect to combat aging in any form, not just the skin.
Keeping your brain healthy with essential fatty acids such as omega 3s is so important.
This could decrease your risk for getting Alzheimers or dementia in addition to cognitive decline.
-High in Vitamin E
Camelina oil is loaded with vitamin E which is an antioxidant.
This helps to make sure that the oil doesnt easily go rancid/oxidize.
When this happens to oil it creates free radicals which can harm the body.
This often happens when oils are heated.
The high amount of vitamin E in camelina oil helps to make it more heat stable than some other oils on the market.
Vitamin E when consumed is also very beneficial for our health because it helps to prevent many illnesses like heart disease and cancer.
-High in Omega-3
It has a fantastic fat profile.
Camelina oil is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids.
This is great news because most people are deficient in omega-3.
In the Standard American Diet we are consuming high amounts of omega-6.
Its important to have a good balance between the two.
Consuming enough omega-3 in our diet helps fight inflammation, prevent heart disease, improve brain health, etc.
-Other Uses of Camelina Oil
Camelina oil has some more interesting uses.
-As a cooking oil
There is growing interest in camelina oil as cooking oil, especially for deep frying.
It has the highest smoke point of 475°F which is much higher than olive, coconut, canola, grape seed and most other cooking oils.
That is why one can use it for stir frying, deep frying and sauting.
Camelina oil has a nutty flavor, which makes it excellent for fried food and other delicacies.
Camelina oil is a popular ingredient in paleo recipes.
-As biofuel
Camelina oil is also a source of fuel.
It is being studied for its viability as an alternate fuel.
It has been used as a jet fuel on number of occasions.
In Japan, it is being studied for its potential to generate electricity.
-Camelina oil is also used as a nutritional supplement for dogs.
-Buying and Storage
Camelina oil is very resistant to both rancidity and oxidation.
It has an amazing shelf life of about 18 months and even up to 24 months.
So, it really goes for a long time.
One can easily get cold pressed camelina oil which is purely organic, although it is slightly pricey.
-Camelina oil Facts
Camelina oil is extracted from the Camelina sativa oilseed.
Camelina sativa is an ancient oilseed crop that is a member of the Brassicaceae family and is native to Northern Europe and Central Asia.
Camelina was grown and consumed in Europe until the 1940s when higher yielding crops became more available.
Currently, it is cultivated in Canada, the United States, Slovenia, and Italy.
However, there are only a small number of acres being grown worldwide.
Camelina oil can be used as cooking oil, in salad dressings, and in spreads and margarines.
While it is able to withstand frying temperatures, is it not recommended that camelina oil be heated for prolonged periods of time.
The oil is high in omega-3 and omega-6 fats, as well as vitamin E.
Thus, it is ideal for salad and margarine oils.
DESCRIPTION
Camelina oil or False flax oil is a pressed seed oil, derived from the Camelina sativa or false flax, also called gold of pleasure.
Camelina has long been grown in Europe, and its oil used as a lamp oil until the 18th century.
In recent times, it has been explored for use in cosmetic and skin care products.
Camelina oil has a high content of omega-3 and is used as a food supplement by some cultures.
Camelina oil is registered under the name "Olej rydzowy tradycyjny" as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed product in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
In the United States the Food and Drug Administration has not rated the oil for human consumption.
Camelina belongs to the Brassicaceae (mustard and cabbage) family, which also contains many other seed oil plants, such as rapeseed.
Typically it contains 1–3% erucic acid but several Camelina Sativa varieties with erucic acid content of less than 1% have been introduced.
Camelina oil is the oil that is extracted from the Camelina sativa oilseed.
Camelina sativa is an ancient oilseed crop that is a member of the Brassicaceae family and is native to Northern Europe and Central Asia.
Camelina was grown and consumed in Europe until the 1940s when higher yielding crops became more available.
Currently, it is cultivated in Canada, the United States, Slovenia, and Italy. However, there are only a small number of acres being grown worldwide.
Camelina oil can be used as a cooking oil, in salad dressings, and in spreads and margarines.
While it is able to withstand frying temperatures, is it not recommended that camelina oil be heated for prolonged periods of time.
The oil is high in omega-3 and omega-6 fats, as well as vitamin E.
Thus, it is ideal for salad and margarine oils.
Camelina sativa seed, also referred to as false flax, wild fax, and German sesame, is a 4000 year old oilseed which was found in ancient archaeological Celtic sites. Hence it is also called the oil of the celts.
Even back then, camelina oil was known to be special.
Up until the 1940s, camelina was an essential oil crop in eastern and central Europe, and continues to be cultivated in some parts of Europe for its oil today. Camelina oil was used in oil lamps and also as an edible oil.
Camelina seed’s initial demand in the U.S. was for biodiesel production because of its high oil content (28%–40%).
However, its high omega‐3 and minor lipid components like tocopherols and phytosterols (which are natural antioxidants) make it pertinent for baking and cooking, as well as for skincare needs.
Camelina seed oil contains 33%–40% of α‐linolenic acid, an essential omega‐3 fatty acid known for improving eye health and development of infant brain and nervous systems as well as reducing risk of hypertension, and certain types of cancer.
Camelina oil comes from an ancient roman healing plant that has been used for decades for its medicinal properties.
Camelina oil is made of Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids, components needed for a healthy diet.
Omega-3 and Omega-6 acids are also known as “essential oils” because they must be acquired through diet while Omega-9 acids can be produced naturally by the body.
Omega-3 acids are alpha-linoleic acid (also known as ALA), and Omega-6 acids are linoleic acid (also known as LA).
Excel’s premier Camelina oil, ExcelEQ ProElite, has a ratio of 4:1 Omega-3s to Omega-6s, which is one of the highest ratios found in any supplementary oils you could feed your horse (including other camelina brands).
NUTRITION
Camelina oil is largely unsaturated (> 90%) and it is high in omega-3 and omega-6.
The total amount of omega-3 fatty acids in the oil is approximately 39% (with 38% alpha-linolenic acid).
The total amount of omega-6 fatty acids in camelina oil is approximately 18% (with 17% linoleic acid).
The levels of erucic acid in camelina oil are below the maximum level (5%) of erucic acid permitted in cooking oils, salad oils, margarines, and shortening or foods that resemble margarine or shortening, as per B.09.022 of the Food and Drug Regulations.
DIETARY EXPOSURE
Dietary intakes were estimated to determine the potential exposure of camelina oil to the Canadian population.
It was estimated that edible oils (margarines, spreads, and salad oils) would be supplemented with camelina oil at a level of approximately 5%.
For example, palm oil could contain 5% camelina oil.
At this level, the exposure to camelina oil in Canada would be low, less than 1 gram per person per day.
HOW TO USE CAMELINA OIL?
When it comes to cooking, camelina oil has a light, earthy flavor that makes it perfect for cooking oil as well as for baking, making salad dressings, sauces, dips, and much more.
Unlike many other oils, it doesn’t gel or solidify so it can also be a great base for overnight marinades or dressings.
Camelina oil is a suitable replacement for any other vegetable oil or seed oil you might otherwise cook with or use day-to-day.
Camelina oil can be incorporated into your skincare routine or massage regimen.
Because of it’s mild and pleasant aroma, it can be good to put on your body as it offers a source of Vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids that smooths and moisturizes skin.
Camelina oil can also be used in hair, similarly to olive oil, to provide nutrition and smoothness to the scalp for these same reasons.
