Our customers value quality and their health. That is why we use a traditional "single squeeze" cold press method to produce our pumpkin seed oil. It does take a lot more time however, the final product is worth it.

Today, the majority of seed oils are pressed using a Screw Press. The seed goes in the top, is crushed and squeezed in the middle where the oil comes out and the waste is pushed out the end. There is sometimes heat applied from the outside and/or friction can generate an unknown amount of heat as well. In the beginning we tested this method and found that the pumpkin seed oil produced had a low quality flavour, colour and yield. (See movie at the bottom of page.)

By following the traditional method to produce pumpkin seed oil (and other seed oils) the result is a natural dark colour, high flavour and strong aroma oil. We use a method with 300 years of experience which increases nutrients extracted from the seed and gives a more robust nutty flavour and deeper colour, which shows the quality and proves it will have the highest benefits to your health.

The first step is to crush and then gently roast the pumpkin seeds at a low temperature prior to pressing. This roasting process increases the flavour of the pumpkin seed oil and also draws more of the nutrients from the body of the pumpkin seed. The roast is temperature controlled to ensure no over heating or damage to the delicate essential fatty acids contained in the oil.

The second step is to transfer the 'pumpkin seed mash' into a cylinder with hundreds of tiny holes and simply squeeze with a lot of pressure from both ends. As there is minimal movement no friction or heat is generated during the squeeze. The oil runs through the holes into a collection tank. The 'left over' pumpkin seed body (which is made up of concentrated protein, carbohydrate and non-fat soluable vitamins and minerals) forms a large pumpkin seed 'cake' which is then processed into our Pumpkin Seed Meal.

We do not bleach, deoderise, antifoam or filter our pumpkin seed oil, it is simply left to sit for a few days in our storage tanks, before bottling, so that any fine particles of pumpkin seed can settle to the bottom. The pumpkin seed oil is then taken from the top and put into dark glass bottles ready for capping, labeling and delivery to our customers.