Olej rydzowy is a cold pressed oil with a unique, unusual flavor, made from Camelina sativa, also known as camelina, false flax and gold-of-pleasure. It is produced in the Wielkopolska region in Poland, where huge plantations of the oily plant exist to this day.
Its name refers to the Polish word for camelina - rydz, referring to the reddish hue of the seeds. The oil is golden to reddish brown and it has a pungent and rich aroma. The taste is reminiscent of onions, nuts and mustard and is slightly bitter but still easily identifiable.