Styrian pumpkin seed oil

Styrian pumpkin seed oil, the green gold of Styria

Styrian pumpkin seed oil is a natural oil from hull-less pumpkin seeds, roasted and gently pressed by the Hartlieb oil mill in Styria. Its character is deep dark with a greenish shimmer, intensely nutty and with a mild, fine roasted note. A single tablespoon gives salads, soups and even vanilla ice cream the unmistakable Styrian signature.

How to use

The classic for hearty leaf salads, especially with lamb's lettuce and combined with apple or wine vinegar. Wonderful over pumpkin soup, potato salad, cheese spaetzle and egg dishes. A Styrian insider tip is a dash over vanilla ice cream. Also with quark spread, grilled vegetables and pumpkin risotto.

Important: pumpkin seed oil is not suitable for frying. The heat destroys the aroma and the valuable nutrients. Always drizzle it over the finished dish only after cooking.

Styrian scarlet runner bean salad in four steps

1. Put 250 g of cooked scarlet runner beans with a finely sliced red onion into a bowl.
2. Stir a marinade from 3 tbsp of apple vinegar, a little mustard, salt and pepper and pour it over the beans.
3. Generously drizzle Styrian pumpkin seed oil over them and mix carefully.
4. Season with Luisenhaller deep salt and serve sprinkled with roasted pumpkin seeds.

At a glance

• Styrian pumpkin seed oil from hull-less seeds
• Intensely nutty with a mild roasted note
• Made by the Hartlieb oil mill, Styria
• Not for frying, ideal as a finishing oil
• Natural, without additives

Goes well with

For salads and vinaigrettes, a fruity vinegar such as our apple-quince balsamic vinegar or the Veltliner white wine vinegar is a great fit. To finish we recommend fleur de sel and the Mélange Noir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is pumpkin seed oil not suitable for frying?
Pumpkin seed oil is a cold-pressed oil with a low smoke point. Under heat it loses its nutty aroma and its valuable nutrients and turns bitter. It is a pure finishing oil for cold and lukewarm dishes.

What does hull-less grown mean?
In Styria a special pumpkin variety is grown whose seeds do not form a hard shell. These hull-less seeds can be pressed directly and yield the typically intense, dark green oil.

What does PGI mean for Styrian pumpkin seed oil?
Styrian pumpkin seed oil PGI is a protected geographical indication of the EU. It guarantees that the seeds come from the Styrian growing region and that the oil is pressed there in the traditional way.

How do I store pumpkin seed oil correctly?
Protected from light, cool and well sealed. After opening, use it up within a few months so the nutty aroma stays fresh.