CAMELINE SEEDS: vegetable proteins & superfood
Recognized by gourmets for the production of its Signé Caméline virgin camelina oil, the Oliméga company, based in Saint-Édouard, Montérégie, is pleased to launch its brand new innovative product. Raw camelina seeds, without refinement or processing, are considered a superfood. They are now available in Quebec!
AN INNOVATIVE CULTURE WELL FROM US
Camelina is attracting increasing interest among scientists due to its exceptional nutritional properties. This Quebec vegetable protein is also gaining popularity among renowned consumers and chefs from here and elsewhere, who use the oil in the largest establishments and restaurants in Quebec, notably Chez Boulay and the Institut de tourisme et d hotel industry in Quebec. Oliméga is proud to be a pioneer in the production and processing of camelina and to be able to trace the history of this extraordinary plant!
“The demand was created quickly when the greatest chefs in Quebec discovered and incorporated our oil into their recipes. Avant-garde, they are looking for the latest gourmet discoveries and emerging nutritional phenomena. Some people asked us if they could get the raw seeds to cook them. This is where we came up with the idea of making them accessible to everyone! “Explains Chantal Van Winden, President and CEO of Oliméga.
CAMELINE SEED: BACK TO THE SOURCE
Cultivated 3,000 years ago and considered a well-kept secret, this cruciferous plant has recently been rediscovered and hailed for its great richness in omega-3, fiber and protein. Whether eaten raw, roasted or sprouted, the camelina seed is packed with exceptional nutritional properties!
26%
OF FIBERS
4g / serving
26%
PROTEINS
4g / serving
12%
OMEGA-3
1.5g / serving
One serving = 15 g, or 1 1⁄2 tablespoon
HOW TO USE IT?
DUX Grand Prize winner in 2019, this new source of vegetable protein adds flavor, color and texture to dishes and snacks. It has a mixed taste of nuts and crucifers. At lunch or as a snack, we incorporate it into our smoothies, yogurts and muffins. For dinner, it is sprinkled on soups, salads, sandwiches and burgers. When supper is over, add it to pasta, grilled vegetables, fish crust or sushi!
Here are 2 delicious recipes:
Parsley and Camelina Pesto
www.olimega.com/recettes/pesto-persil-et-cameline/
Salmon Poke Bowl
www.olimega.com/recettes/bol-de-poke-au-saumon/
ABOUT OLIMÉGA ° SIGNÉ CAMÉLINE
Based in Saint-Édouard in Montérégie, Oliméga is a family business passionate about camelina. Its mission is to encourage sustainable and eco-responsible culture with the utmost respect for its land. From the plant to the factory, each grain is treated ecologically, according to the company’s mission and ecological values. In 2018, Oliméga finalized the construction of a factory dedicated to camelina. It has a wall of solar panels with a solar-heated air chamber, an innovative initiative that saves 23 tonnes of greenhouse gases each year. An innovative design by Enerprox Inc., a Quebec company. Another Oliméga pride!
For more information, visit : www.olimega.com
