Scientifics have discovered a new great energy source from camelina. The high oil content in camelina seeds increases the potential of this plant as a new source of energy.
Camelina (Camelina sativa) is native from Europe, but it has been introduced in North America possibly as a weed in the flax sector. It's a member of the plant family Brassicaceae. This plant has been cultivated traditionally as an oilseed used to produce vegetable oil, like for a lamp fuel and sometimes, not usually as cooking oil, among other uses.
Camelina is being investigated because of their exceptionally high levels (up to 45%) of omega-3 fatty acids, which is uncommon in vegetable sources. It's very suitable for use as cooking oil and tastes and aroma of almonds. In future, it will probably an important oil food.
By: Marta Iglesias
1 comment:
Thank you Marta, I'll keep this plant in my mind to follow its uses in the future.
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