Austrian Roasted Pumpkin Seed Oil
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ur Austrian Roasted Pumpkin Seed Oil is full of flavor and color, and definitely an oil that has to be tried! It has been produced for centuries, from a unique type of pumpkin that is grown in the Styria region of Austria. The skinless seeds of the Styrian Pumpkins are carefully roasted and crushed to produce a thick, dark green, velvety oil with a toasted aroma and nutty flavor.The amazing color and flavor of our Pumpkin Seed Oil make it ideal for use as a salad dressing, for bread dipping and for drizzling over dishes - use it with roasting vegetables or as an accompaniment for fish and meat.
This rare oil has a high content of unsaturated fats, and the seeds from this pumpkin type contain vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, D, E, and K, as well as many minerals including calcium and magnesium.
Research has also suggested that the following conditions can be helped by the use of Pumpkinseed Oil as part of a balanced diet:
- Positive effect on cholesterol which can help prevent heart and circulatory diseases.
- Aiding the prevention and treatment of bladder and prostate problems.
- Healthy effects when treating arteriosclerosis.
- May help in fighting the dehydration of the skin, the emergence of wrinkles and skin aging.
- Pain from back problems may be eased by massage with Pumpkin Seed Oil.
