Organic pumpkin seed virgin oil, 25 cl

The Aromas of Pumpkin Seed Oil

Pumpkin seed oil is renowned for its earthy and slightly sweet aroma. The oil has an intense flavor reminiscent of nuts, making it a popular ingredient in many cuisines, especially in European-inspired dishes.

The aroma and flavor of pumpkin seed oil can vary depending on the extraction method, the type of pumpkin used, and the quality of the seeds. Cold-pressed pumpkin seed oils, like those from Huilerie Beaujolaise, often have a more pronounced aroma and intense flavor compared to refined pumpkin seed oils.

Exploring the Pumpkin Seed Oil from Huilerie Beaujolaise

The History of Pumpkin Seed Oil

Farmers used the seeds found in these orange-hued fruits to extract oil. It was then discovered that this oil offered numerous health benefits.

Artisanal Production at the Beaujeu Mill

The harvested seeds are cold-pressed at high pressure and then decanted and filtered away from light and heat to prevent rancidity. It takes about thirty pumpkins to obtain one liter of oil.

How to Use Pumpkin Seed Oil?

Traditional virgin pumpkin seed oil is considered versatile, making it the perfect accompaniment to enhance your simplest dishes, whether they are soups, creamy vegetable purees, salads, raw vegetables, or stir-fried vegetables. Its deliciously rich taste and velvety texture will awaken all your meals.

Some Suggestions for Using Pumpkin Seed Oil in Cooking

• Pumpkin Seed Oil Salad: Cut your cooked chicken into cubes and set it aside. In a bowl, mix diluted mustard in broth, vinegar, salt, and pepper, then add pumpkin seed oil. Wash the lettuce and arrange it on plates, adding the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese, then coat everything with your vinaigrette. You can add some fried onions for extra flavor.
• Pumpkin and Pumpkin Seed Oil Soup: In a saucepan, sauté pumpkin seed oil with chopped onions and garlic, then add pumpkin pieces. Pour vegetable broth into the pot and simmer for 20 minutes. Blend everything to obtain a smooth puree, then return it to the heat and add fresh cream. Let it simmer, then divide it into bowls. You can sprinkle some grated nutmeg or roasted pumpkin seeds on top.
• Banana Muffins with Pumpkin Seed Oil: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk mashed bananas, brown sugar, pumpkin seed oil, egg, and vanilla extract until you have a smooth batter. Combine the two bowls, then add chocolate chips. Fill muffin molds with the batter, then bake for 20 minutes. Let them cool, then remove from the molds and enjoy.

Enjoy the freshness of vegetables combined with the subtlety of pumpkin seed oil for an unforgettable culinary experience.