Description
Cold-pressed oil from the hull-less seeds of Styrian pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo var. styriaca) or related varieties. Distinguished by an exceptionally dark green to red-brown color, intense nutty flavor, and high content of phytosterols and vitamin E.
Dark green to red-brown clear liquid with a characteristic intense nutty, toasted aroma.
We supply Pumpkin Seed Oil from manufacturers in China with cross-border sourcing from Austria (Styrian PGI designation), Slovenia, Hungary, and select Chinese cultivation, holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include Styrian PGI-certified premium, standard cold-pressed virgin, and refined grades for cosmetic and industrial use.
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering fatty-acid composition, phytosterol content, acid value, peroxide value, and microbiology.
Introduction
The Styrian region of southeastern Austria and adjacent Slovenia developed the hull-less pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo var. styriaca) through selective breeding in the 19th century. The hull-less seed greatly simplifies cold-pressing and yields the characteristic dark green oil now protected by EU PGI designation.
The oil's traditional culinary use in Styrian and Slovenian cuisine is paralleled by a substantial nutraceutical market: phytosterol and zinc content support traditional and contemporary use for prostate health, urinary symptoms, and men's wellness positioning.
The distinctive color comes from chlorophyll, carotenoids, and other plant pigments concentrated in the seed. The intense flavor combines pyrazine and other thermal degradation products developed during the traditional roast-and-press process.
Premium PGI-certified Styrian oil commands a significant price premium versus standard cold-pressed material from other origins. Reputable suppliers label origin and processing method clearly.
Where it is used
- Gourmet salad dressings and finishing oils (the traditional Styrian application)
- Prostate-health and men's-health supplements (phytosterol content)
- Specialty desserts and ice cream applications
- Cosmetic carrier oil for hair-care and scalp treatments
- Premium soap manufacturing
- Co-formulation in urinary-health and prostate-support nutraceuticals
- Specialty regional cuisine in Central Europe
- Functional foods leveraging seed-oil tradition
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Dark green to red-brown clear liquid |
| Linoleic acid (C18:2) | 40% to 60% |
| Oleic acid (C18:1) | 20% to 40% |
| Palmitic acid (C16:0) | 9% to 15% |
| Phytosterols (total) | ≥ 800 mg/100 g |
| Acid value | ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g |
| Peroxide value | ≤ 10 meq O2/kg |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 0.1 mg/kg |
| Storage | Sealed, cool, protected from light |
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