Pumpkin Seed Oil
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Our new Australian Pumpkin Seed Company label is now out on the shelves!
Create easy dressings with the delicious nutty flavour of Pumpkin Seed Oil and vinegar for a new experience of fresh green salads, warm potato or bean salads. Marinade meat, drizzle over steamed vegetables or pasta plus delicious results when used in baking. Try it mixed in ice cream...this may sound a bit weird but trust us, its a pleasant surprise, make sure you give it a go. Browse our recipes...
Our Pumpkin Seed Oil is produced using a traditional 300 year old cold extraction process with modern equipment so you get the best of old and new. Using only the best seeds grown here in Australia, our company produces unrefined, natural and healthy pumpkin seed oil so you can benefit from the wealth of nutrients. The Australian Pumpkin Seed Company’s commitment is to give you the best that nature has to offer.
You may already know that Pumpkin Seed Oil has a superb flavour but do you know that there are actually many benefits from the wealth of nutrients?
- antioxidant vitamins A & E - protects cells from free radical damage and aids the body to grow, maintain and heal.
- essential fatty acids contained in the oil supply and transport vitamins to the body, reduce cholesterol, maintain cellular function, moisturise the skin and support the reproductive and urinary tract. Check out our customer testimonials.
- Our oil contains: Linoleic (Omega 6) 64.2%, Oleic 11.3%, Palmitic 14.8%, Stearic 9.9%. NO Cholesterol.
- NO Artificial Colours, Flavours or Preservatives. This is a pure, unrefined oil. Not recommended for frying.
Proudly the first Australian grower and commercial producer of Australian Pumpkin Seed Oil.
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More coming soon....- History
- Growing and Harvesting Pumpkin Seeds
- Oil Production
- Uses
- Health Benefits
Benefits of Pumpkin Seed Oil
Information can be found by searching the internet and on this website which relates to the positive effects of Pumpkin Seed Oil and or Seeds on:
- Prostate Function
- Cholesterol Lowering
- Cystitus Treatment
- Kidney Function
- Anti Arthritic
- Diabetes
- Anti Parasitic
- Skin Care
The pumpkin seed oil nutrient mix focus is predominantly on the reproductive and urinary tract area of the body. Studies are constantly being done in relation to these nutrients having beneficial effects on BPH - Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy or enlarged prostate (see our testimonial). The fatty acid and plant sterol content of pumpkin seed oil might account for the improved function of the bladder and urethra, which may account for BPH symptom relief.
The nutrients in pumpkin seed oil affect kidney stone formation by reducing levels of substances that promote stone formation and increasing levels of compounds that inhibit stone formation. Pumpkin seeds in history have commonly been used to treat a variety of kidney problems as well urinary problems, gastritis and the expelling of tapeworms and roundworms.
The lubricating effects of the essential fatty acids and antioxidant content are the likely reason relief is found by arthritis sufferers. These same nutrients are also lower the overall blood cholesterol. The antioxidants in the forms of Vitamin A and E are also useful in maintaining skin health.
The essential fatty acids, rich antioxidant content and synergistic effects of other minor components is the likely reason some people experience positive affects of eating pumpkin seed oil and pumpkin seeds. Australian Pumpkin Seed Company products are not designed or implied to cure any disease or illness but can act as an aid to dietary deficiency where one exists.
Fats & Oils Generally
Fats & Oils
Collectively known as lipids, the main functions of lipids are to: supply and transport fatty acids and vitamins, protect vital body organs, insulate warmth and regulate body temperature, assist growth and promote healthy blood, nerves, muscles and skin, transport and breakdown cholesterol, prolong digestion and enhance absorption and flavour, be a source and store of energy.
Essential fatty acids
Important to every cell in the body for normal growth, especially of the blood vessels and nerves and to keep the skin and other tissues youthful and supple through their lubricating quality. These nutrients are invaluable for the production and movement of energy throughout the body. They regulate the transportation of oxygen and are vital in maintaining the integrity of cell structure. The essential fatty acids are all polyunsaturated and have the unique ability to lower cholesterol levels of the blood.
