A small, hardy shrub cultivated in northern Europe during the Bronze Age is the “new” source of a healthy, versatile, plant-derived oil with applications for both our own and our dogs’ health. Pressed from the seeds of the Camelina sativa, also called gold-of-pleasure, the oil is high in concentrations of omegas 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids and rich in alpha and gamma tocopherol, two forms of vitamin E that protect the oil from oxidation and rancidity. This gives it a much longer shelf life than other plant oils (18 months) as well as a high smoke point (up to 475 degrees, compared to olive and coconut oils’ 350 degrees). It has a mild, nutty taste that some compare to almonds. A teaspoon of camelina oil provides about 130 calories and 4 grams of omega-3s.
via Whisker Therapy