AN ECO-RESPONSIBLE CULTURE

Oliméga has been growing camelina in Québec for over 10 years now. This northern plant is part of a crop rotation system offering a new biodiversity for the soil. Seeds are cultivated with organic and natural fertilizers mostly in soil conservation technique. There are no seed treatment, fungicide nor insecticide whatsoever, and integrate bees in the growing process. The products are local, eco-responsible and GMO-free.

A FAMILY BUSINESS

​Chantal Van Winden and her family have been farmers for several generations. When learning about this 3,000 years old seed curiosity was piqued and they started studying its properties. After years of research and development, the family is proud to bring a new food to our plates and an alternative plant for agricultural producers in their crop rotation. 

NATURAL ANTIOXIDANTS
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​Camelina oil naturally contains several antioxidants called tocopherols, the gamma, delta and alpha-tocopherols, of which vitamin E is a part. It contains more antioxidants than most other oils, including grapeseed, sunflower and linseed.

HIGH SMOKE POINT

Camelina oil offers one of the highest smoke points on the market 230 ° C (475 ° F), making it a perfect choice for high temperature cooking.

CHOLESTEROL RATE REDUCTION

​Camelina oil helps reduce cholesterol levels. In a recent 12-week study targeting people with hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol), camelina was shown to be more effective than eating oily or lean fish for cholesterol reduction.