Pumpkin seed oil

Pumpkin seed oil as well as pumpkin flesh and seeds are used in cooking as well as for medicinal purposes and in cosmetics.

The pumpkin seed oil has a green-brown colour and it has a mild nutty taste.
As it has been carefully pressed, the oil retains many active substances.
It has a characteristic green colour and a recognisable aroma. It is a versatile and highly nutritious food product which contains large amounts of essential fatty acids, plenty of vitamin E and selenium. It is easy to digest and rich in vitamins and minerals, phytosterol and amino acids. It is also valuable for medicinal purposes.

Certain phytosterols contained in pumpkin seed oil alleviate problems with the prostate and the urinary tract. Unsaturated fatty acids together with other active substances positively affect cholesterol metabolism. It also contains a very rare amino acid, cucurbitin, which effectively prevents tapeworm. The vitamins and minerals in the pumpkin seed oil help with the excretion of water; they have a calming effect and balance the cell metabolism. Among the vitamins this oil contains the most vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant thus it slows down the aging process and lowers the risk of cancer.

However, it should not be heated.