Description
Styrian Prekmurje Pumpkin Seed Oil Slovenia
Dark Label
Styrian Prekmurje Pumpkin Seed Oil Slovenia has been an officially recognized Slovenian product (oil protected with a geographical indication) since 2013, registered in the European Union. The regions of Styria and Prekmurje have a long tradition of cultivating oil pumpkins and processing pumpkin seeds into pumpkin seed oil, dating back to the 18th century. This is evidenced by the first oil mill established in Styria in 1750.
At the Kocbek oil mill, they continue to preserve the processing tradition that started in 1929. They collaborate with local growers and exclusively use raw materials (pumpkin seeds) of Slovenian origin.
Styrian Prekmurje Pumpkin Seed Oil Slovenia with a protected geographical indication is an edible, unrefined oil produced by pressing roasted pumpkin seeds obtained from pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo) and processed in the regions of Styria and Prekmurje. It has a dark green to red color, with a distinctive aromatic smell and taste.
At the Kocbek oil mill, this Styrian Prekmurje Pumpkin Seed Oil Slovenia is labeled with a dark label based on the grinding method of the pumpkin seeds. For this oil, the seeds are ground in a roller mill with metal rollers during the warm pressing process.
Styrian Prekmurje Pumpkin Seed Oil has a favorable fatty acid composition, containing approximately 18g of saturated fatty acids, around 32g of monounsaturated fatty acids, and about 50g of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Styrian Prekmurje Pumpkin Seed Oil Slovenia is a rich source of tocopherols, as it contains around 50mg of vitamin E per 100g of oil.
Usage:
With its distinctive aromatic smell and taste, pumpkin seed oil is essential in culinary preparations. It is most commonly used as a dressing for salads. However, pumpkin seed oil can be used in a variety of dishes, including marinades, sauces, pasta dressings, risottos, cold and hot meat dishes, soups, desserts, and the preparation of various spreads.
Storage:
Store pumpkin seed oil in a sealed bottle, in a dark and cool place.
Net quantity: 0.10l, 0.25l, and 0.5l.
Origin: Slovenia
