Over the last decades, Styrian pumpkin seed oil has triumphantly risen to global renown and now enjoys international popularity. Not only ex-pat Austrians have brought their green gold taste of home to other countries, celebrity chefs, such as Johann Lafer or the chef of the century Eckart Witzigmann have brought international attention to Styrian pumpkin seed oil through it's use in their dishes. It is only natural that pumpkin seed oil is also popular in molecular gastronomy and that creative use has lead to the development of cross-cultural dishes such as pumpkin seed oil caviar or the in the meantime extremely popular pumpkin seed oil pesto.

Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil P.G.I. can be used in a wide range of dishes, including: pumpkin seed oil scrambled eggs, pumpkin seed oil spread, steak with pumpkin seed oil butter, a variety of pumpkin seed oil marinades and dressings, pumpkin seed oil cake, and pumpkin seed oil vanilla crescents. With a little bit of fantasy and culinary know how pumpkin seed oil can be wonderfully used in any creative kitchen. A range of exceptional dishes can be created, where Styrian pumpkin seed oil not only adds flavour, but also plays an important visual role. Suggestions and inspiration can be found in our Recipe Database.

This question is frequently asked: "Which vinegar should I use in a salad dressing with Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil P.G.I.?" In Styria, apple cider vinegar is traditionally used with Styrian pumpkin seed oil in salad dressings, though it is a matter of preference. In choosing an appropriate vinegar, quality also plays an important role. By experimenting with different kinds of vinegar it is possible to achieve a rich variety of dressing possibilities, especially in the summer months where salad is likely eaten more often.

As a result of its unique flavour Styrian pumpkin seed oil is most often used in the kitchen, though its wealth of nutritional components also warrants its use in spa treatments and body care products. In the meantime, it is possible to find pumpkin seed oil not only in massage oils and face masks in Styrian spas, but also in a wide range of body creams and natural soaps. The use of Pumpkin seed oil in homemade cosmetic products and soaps, where local and regionally produced vegetable oils are often in demand, is also enjoying growing popularity.

In addition to pumpkin seed oil, the Styrian oil pumpkin offers a number of other top products:

The fruit flesh of the young pumpkins can be used during the summer months as a cooked vegetable. The pumpkin flowers are also perfectly suited to filling, frying or use as an edible decoration.

The pumpkin seeds themselves, apart from their role in oil production, can also be used in cooking and baking, or are also available as Snack Seeds in a most diverse and creative range of flavours. In addition to the traditional salted Snack Seeds, we also offer more exotic flavour combinations, such as chocolate orange, wasabi or ginger coffee.

Another oil pumpkin product that is only seldom incorporated into our diet is the pumpkin seed oil press cake. Press cake is a byproduct of the oil production process and is a fantastic addition to baked or breaded goods, or in peeling skin care products.