Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil
Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil PGI
Premium Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) — the Green Gold of Styria. Cold-pressed from 100% roasted Styrian pumpkin seeds of the Cucurbita pepo var. styriaca variety.
The seeds are gently roasted at 80–120°C and hydraulically pressed at approximately 300 bar — a pure natural product without additives, colorings, or preservatives. Only water and salt are permitted as pressing aids.
The oil displays a unique dichromatism: vivid green in thin layers, deep red to brown in thick layers — an optical phenomenon created by chlorophyll, carotenoids, and flavonoids.
Intensely nutty flavor with fine caramel and roasting notes, slightly sweet with nuances of fresh bread crust and walnut. Thick, velvety mouthfeel.
Rich in Vitamin E (56 mg/100 ml), phytosterols (400 mg/100 ml) and over 80% unsaturated fatty acids. Each bottle carries a banderole with an individual control number for complete traceability from field to plate.
EU-protected since 1996. Over 3,700 producers and 40 oil mills form the Steirisches Kürbiskernöl PGI community.
Perfect for salads, Styrian bean salad, soups, vanilla ice cream, and as an elegant finishing touch — never heat (smoke point 120°C).
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Sensory Profile & Tasting
Appearance
Unique dichromatism: vivid green in thin layers, deep red to brown in thick layers. Thick, velvety texture.
Aroma
Fine nutty notes with fresh walnut, caramel, and fresh bread crust. Inviting and aromatic.
Taste
Intensely nutty, slightly sweet with fine roasting and caramel notes. Harmonious, round, with chocolate nuances.
Quality Test
Drop test: A drop on a white plate shows green-chestnut color. Pure first-pressing oil holds together.
Nutritional Values
Vitamin E
56 mg/100 ml
560% of recommended daily intake. Powerful antioxidant protection.
Phytosterols
400 mg/100 ml
Beta-sitosterol & Delta-7-sterol. Support cholesterol levels.
Unsaturated Fatty Acids
> 80%
Linoleic acid (Omega-6): 47–52%, Oleic acid (Omega-9): 28–30%. Cholesterol-free.
EU Protected Origin since 1996
Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
Each bottle carries a banderole with an individual control number — complete traceability from Styrian fields to your plate. Over 3,700 producers and 40 oil mills form the Steirisches Kürbiskernöl PGI community under EU Regulation 1151/2012.
Usage
⚠️ Never heat — smoke point 120°C