Pumpkin Seed Oil

Overview

Pumpkin Seed Oil is a dark-green oil, which shines red when is held to the light. The oil is intense in flavor and is proffered with the powerful tones of "nuttiness". The oil is bitter in taste and can be severed in the salad dressing. The oil acts as an excellent source of mineral zinc and can maintain the salubrious condition of heart. It also aids in the normal functioning of urinary tract and is widely recognized for its pure composition. Standing as a good source of oleic as well as linoleic acid it is extremely effective. Pumpkin Seed Oil is rich in carotenoids, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids and is highly salutary.

Culinary Uses

• Pumpkin Seed Oil has an extremely nutty taste and is enriched with polyunsaturated fatty acids.
• It comes with a bitter taste and is utilized as an optimal salad dressing.
• The oil is also utilized for desserts, providing average vanilla ice cream a nutty taste sensation.
• It is well-advised as a real delicacy in Slovenia and Austria. Also used to make pumpkin soup and some other local dishes, the lipid is incorporated with many essential fatty acids.
• Also named as "green gold", Pumpkin Seed Oil has a dulcet and mild flavor, which makes it appropriate for culinary applications.
• It has a delicate nature and thus should be stored in a cool and dry place, way from the light of sun.
• This comes with many crucial nutritional benefits, which can be included in smoothies, salad dressing etc.

Health and skin benefits :

It includes increased levels of natural antioxidants as well as polyunsaturated fatty acids, beneficial for health. Standing as a source of powerful antioxidants, it protects the cell structure and health by modifying "free radicals", which are unstable corpuscles yielded from sources such as air pollution, radiation and peroxides. The Vitamin E included in this oil stabilizes the free radical-and makes it harmless. The oil helps the skin to acquire its normal structure and reduce the amount of scarring from injuries. Regular utilization of Pumpkin Seed Oil  diminish can blur the appearance of stretch marks emerged on the skin. Also the oil has been shown to lessen the effects of psoriasis, and to decrease the inflammation grounded by erythema. Provided optimal quality oil comes with the ability to protect the prostate. It can boost hair and skin health, by improving blood circulation and strengthening the bones.