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Camelina Seed (aka Gold of Pleasure Seed, Camelina Sativa) comes from an ancient oil seed crop of Celtic Europe first cultivated over 4000 years ago. It contains significant levels of Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamin E, and tastes similar to almonds. Because of these high antioxidant levels, Camelina seeds have a longer shelf life than most seeds traditionally harvested for their oils. These Camelina seeds are certified organic.

We also offer bulk Camelina seed oil, perfect for salad dressings!

Applications: Use this seed for roasting, or added raw to salads or baking mixes. When Camelina seed is ground and left in water (at a ratio of 80% to 20%) overnight, it will form a gel that can be used as a binder in baking.

Origin: Eastern Washington

Product Description

8 fl oz (230 ml) Eastern Washington State

*Certified Organic by Washington State Dept. of Agriculture*

From the beautiful farmlands of Eastern Washington, we bring you Lena Camelina Oil, a 100% organic cold-pressed salad oil. Camelina sativa, also known as "gold-for-pleasure" and "false flax," is a flowering plant traditionally cultivated as an oilseed crop. Camelina is native to Northern Europe and Central Asia, and has a history dating back at least 3000 years.

Our Camelina Oil hails from nearby Lentz Spelt Farms in Marlin, Washington, about three hours east of Seattle (the growers of our adored farro! This lovely and unusual oil comes from a seed blend of two European cultivars, now growing happily on the Columbia River Plateau and named Lena Camelina. Camelina is also particularly suited to growing in this dry area because it requires little water; no irrigation is needed.

Health Benefits . . . and More
Camelina oil is remarkable for its extremely high levels of omega-three oils (the healthy fats), which are not often found in high concentrations in grains. The oil is also sought-after as a beauty treatment and is even being examined as a source of biofuel.

We've not tried it on our skin or in our cars, but Lena Camelina oil does make a sensational vinaigrette. The oil itself has a very distinctive taste reminiscent of fresh greens, and adds its subtle depth of flavor to tossed salads without being at all overpowering.