Styrian pumpkins are unique because the seeds have lost
their wooden shell due to a mutation about 100 years ago. Only a tiny
silver-coloured membrane protects the seed. This soft consistency of the seeds
facilitates efficient pressing of the oil. The final product is a thick, dark
green oil that has a nutty flavour and is used primarily as a salad oil, but
also to refine soups and other dishes. Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil has tremendous
health benefits. Oddly enough, if you happen to have a very finicky dog, he or
she will go crazy over its food if you drizzle a little bit of oil on its
food.
The Austrian Pumpkin Seed Oil and the Styrian
Pumpkin Seeds are the only Styrian delicacy that are really hard to come
by, unless, of course, you can find a company to export the limited supply
of product. OrganicUniverse.com works directly with the importer who has been
representing the farms for several decades.
Make no mistake! Our Styrian pumpkin seeds are
only grown in Austria's Steiermark and have the certification from the Austrian
government. There are many other seeds floating around the supermarkets that originate from
China but the quality is very clearly not up to par
with the seeds from the Steiermark.
Please note, these seeds are for human
consumption only. They are not to be used for germination as they have been
triple-washed with water. If you are looking for agricultural grade seeds,
you must contact the Austrian government.
