Pumpkin oil is made from pumpkin seeds. This is a dietary product that, in addition to its special aroma, taste and color, also has the ability to have a healing effect on the human body.
Pumpkin oil is made from pumpkin seed of the variety c "Styrian oil". This is a gymnosperm variety, the seeds of which do not have a hard shell. Their deep green color, which is also transmitted to the oil, is due to the high content of chlorophyll. Having high antioxidant properties, chlorophyll prevents premature aging, levels the effect of free radicals, strengthens the immune system.
The method of direct cold pressing, which is used to make pumpkin oil, allows you to preserve all the useful natural substances in the finished product.
Here are just some of the most important and valuable substances that are contained in pumpkin seed oil:
- Zinc and selenium. These trace elements are very important for everyone, but especially for the stronger sex, as they have a beneficial effect on the male reproductive system.
- Kukurbitin. The exotic name hides an amino acid with antiparasitic properties. Unlike most medicinal anthelmintic agents, cucurbitin does not cause intoxication of the body.
- Vitamins are mandatory participants in all healthy processes in the body.
- Phospholipids, necessary for fat metabolism and maintaining the level of "good" cholesterol in the blood.
- Linoleic and linolenic acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids necessary for the smooth functioning of the heart, the purity of blood vessels, for the stabilization of the nervous and endocrine systems.
Apply pumpkin seed oil in the kitchen. The extraordinary taste and aroma will help to take a fresh look at the usual salads. Rice or pasta flavored with this oil, in addition to useful properties, will also acquire a bright color and aroma.
Apply pumpkin oil for the beauty of skin, hair and nails.