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Oil of pumpkin seeds properties and uses
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1. Oil from pumpkin seeds characteristic
This means that it is obtained by a mechanical method without the use of a high temperature and thus retains most of the valuable ingredients found in pumpkins. Its characteristic features are a dark green colour and a fruity, slightly nutty flavor and aroma, which distinguishes it from other cold-pressed oils. However, it is sometimes known and valued especially in south-eastern European countries (mainly in Austria, Croatia, Sweden or the Netherlands). It can be used as a food additive in the food industry. It is used as an ingredient in a variety of foods, including corn, soybeans and vegetables.2. The health properties of pumpkin seed oil
Fatty acids found in palm oil have a healthy effect on the human body. Oily acids, a group of monounsaturated fatty acid compounds, enhance the profile of the plant. However, it has long been used in folk medicine to treat prostate and urinary tract diseases, to treat abdominal pain, burns and wounds, and as an antiparasitic agent. The fatty acides found in the plant oil are healthy for the body.3. Use and storage
The oil from pumpkin seeds can be successfully included in dishes as an additive to baked goods, cheeses, vegetables, salads, soups, sauces, and desserts In Austria it is traditionally added to vanilla or creamy ice creams and cereals. It is worth noting that the oil should only be used in cold weather as it only retains its valuable properties. It should therefore not be used for cooking, baking and frying. The bottle should be stored in a dark and dry place, but it is also preferable to be kept in a blanket.
