Production

The quality of the "Styrian pumpkin seed oil"" is particularly influenced by the people with their knowledge and traditions. The local pumpkin farmers have been working with the "green gold" for generations and therefore know best how to handle it. They maintain a lively exchange of ideas, use only domestic pumpkin seeds for their "Styrian pumpkin seed oil PGI".

The pumpkin seed production

Seeds are sown in rows at the end of April/beginning of May, allowing for repeated mechanical hoeing between rows. Depending on the weather, harvesting takes place from mid-September to mid-October. Immediately after harvesting, the pumpkin seeds are washed and dried. After cleaning, the seeds are ready for bagging and storage.

The oil production

The dried “Styrian Pumpkin Seeds” can now be freshly pressed as needed.

About 2.5 to 3 kg of the pumpkin seed without the skin are required for one liter of “Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil”, whereby these tiny treasures are ground, gently roasted and then pressed. The experience of the respective press master is of particular importance. Styrian pumpkin seeds and the traditional manufacturing process with gentle roasting guarantee an unmistakable and natural quality product. The origin and development of the “Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil” is inextricably linked to Styria. Due to this fact, the "Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil" was placed under protection by the European Commission in 1996. This means that the “Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil PGI“, along with such well-known products as champagne or prosciutto di Parma, is one of the best controlled, most elite and most exclusive specialties in Europe.

The sleeve with the individual, consecutive control number ensures you a controlled “Real Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil”.

The quality of the “Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil” is particularly influenced by people with their knowledge and traditions. The local pumpkin farmers have been working with the “green gold” for generations and therefore know best how to use it. They maintain a lively exchange of ideas and only use local pumpkin seeds for their “Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil PGI”.