Pumpkin Seed Oil
A certified organic plant based source of Omegas, Vitamin E, Carotenoids, and Liposoluble Vitamins
What is Pumpkin Seed Oil
Bio Oils’ Pumpkin Seed Oil is certified organic, and cold-pressed from hulled pumpkin seeds (Curcurbita pepo). A nutritional, edible oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil is a vibrant green colour with a slightly nutty flavour. Pumpkin Seed Oil provides high levels of Essential Fatty Acids (typically 50% Omega 6 Linoleic Acid (LA), 31% Omega 9, Oleic) and naturally occurring Vitamin E, with each serving providing 25% of the recommended daily intake.
Health Benefits
- Improved heart health, blood pressure and blood sugar management1.
- Effective in supporting urinary tract health especially for males’ prostate health2.
- Shown to improve male hair loss3.
- Shown to decrease the severity of menopausal hot flushes, headaches and joint pain4.
- Carotenoids, particularly lutein and zeaxanthin, are associated with antioxidant and anti-cancer activity, photoprotection, cardiovascular disease protection and anti-inflammatory effects5.
Uses & Applications
A clear, green oil with a slight nutty flavour.
Nutraceutical; dietary supplements.
Nutrition/food; as a functional ingredient, edible oil, smoothies, shakes, salad dressings, dips, vinaigrettes.
Cosmetic; applied directly to the skin as a face/body moisturiser.
Inclusion in cosmetic creams to aid hydration.
Animal food; as a functional ingredient.
Stability: 2 years from date of manufacture. Keep cool and away from direct sunlight.
Available Grades & Varieties
Certified Organic/JAS
Premium Food Grade
Encapsulated Oil
Packaging Options
Retail & Private Label Options
Retail ready products available in 250ml, 500ml HDPE or Glass Bottles and 300 capsule HDPE pottles.
Smaller sizes available on request and for private label retail. MOQs apply.
Bulk Options
Bulk Packaging available in 5L, 10L & 20L/18.6kg HDPE Drum, 200kg Steel Drum, and 915kg Tripak (Cardboard IBC).
Smaller sizes available on request and for private label retail. MOQs apply.
Certifications
References
1 – Siano F, Straccia MC, Paolucci M, Fasulo G, Boscaino F, Volpe MG. Physico-chemical properties and fatty acid composition of pomegranate, cherry and pumpkin seed oils. J Sci Food Agric. 2016 Mar 30;96(5):1730-5. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.7279. Epub 2015 Jul 2. PMID: 26033409.
2 – Hong H, Kim CS, Maeng S. Effects of pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto oil in Korean men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. Nutr Res Pract. 2009 Winter;3(4):323-7. doi: 10.4162/nrp.2009.3.4.323. Epub 2009 Dec 31. PMID: 20098586; PMCID: PMC2809240.
3 – Cho YH, Lee SY, Jeong DW, Choi EJ, Kim YJ, Lee JG, Yi YH, Cha HS. Effect of pumpkin seed oil on hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:549721. doi: 10.1155/2014/549721. Epub 2014 Apr 23. PMID: 24864154; PMCID: PMC4017725.
4 – Gossell-Williams, M., Hyde, C., Hunter, T., Simms-Stewart, D., Fletcher, H., McGrowder, D., & Walters, C. A. (2011). Improvement in HDL cholesterol in postmenopausal women supplemented with pumpkin seed oil: pilot study. Climacteric, 14(5), 558–564. https://doi.org/10.3109/13697137.2011.563882.
5 – Ninčević Grassino A, Rimac Brnčić S, Badanjak Sabolović M, Šic Žlabur J, Marović R, Brnčić M. Carotenoid Content and Profiles of Pumpkin Products and By- Products. Molecules. 2023 Jan 15;28(2):858. doi: 10.3390/molecules28020858. PMID: 36677916; PMCID: PMC9861221
Country of Origin
Produced and packaged in New Zealand from Imported Certified Organic Pumpkin Seeds
Functional Properties
Omega 6 & 9
Antioxidants
Phytosterols
Carotenoids
Potassium
Magnesium
Calcium
Iron
Zinc
Phosphorus