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Frequently
Asked Questions
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 How
can I use The Green Oil pumpkin seed oil and pumpkin seed products?
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As a salad dressing on any type of salad
• Mix in marinades, creamy sauces and dips
• Drizzle over cold meats, steak, boiled eggs or avocado
• Flavour risotto, stirfries and stuffings
• Bake into cakes, breads, biscuits, scones, muffins
• Sprinkle over cereal
• Mix in ice-cream
• Plate/meal decoration
• Massage oil
What nutritional
benefits will I get from eating pumpkin seed oil?
Pumpkin seed oil is getting known as one of the top 3 most nutritious
oils available. You will get essential fatty acids (Omega 6 & 9), antioxidants,
carotenoids, phytosterols, vitamin E, B vitamins, zinc, iron, magnesium
and phosphorus (just to name a few!). Studies into these nutrients show
support for the prostate and reproductive organs, the urinary tract, cholesterol
reduction and joint lubrication (go to the nutrition/benefits
page for more information).
The pumpkin
seeds are roasted before pressing, does this destroy nutrients and how
then can it be cold pressed?
The seeds are roasted at a very low temperature. Rather than destroy nutrients,
the roasting actually increases the release of nutrients into the oil
as well as enhancing the flavour. After the seeds are roasted they are
put into a cold hydraulic press and pressed to release the oil.
Are The
Green Oil products organic?
The Green Oil pumpkin seeds are grown using organic and biological farming
methods. We do not use herbicides, pesticides or any chemical sprays and
our remote location means we do not get any overspray or contaminated
runoff from neighbours. The Green Oil pumpkin seed oil does NOT contain
genetically modified materials, artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
We do not use bleaching agents or deoderisers and the seed is not irradiated.
We will be starting the organic certification process in 2006 - full certification
takes 3 years to complete.
What happens
to all the pumpkin?
All the pumpkin flesh is crushed in the harvester. It is a special variety
grown specifically for seed and the flesh does not taste as good to us
as it does to the cows! They love to be served a meal and in return produce
lots of organic matter (manure), which is used on the paddocks as fertiliser.
What
is biological farming??? Biological farming focuses on soil health,
attaining naturally productive soils that display a high level of biological
activity ie. micro-organisms which breakdown organic matter making nutrients
available to the growing plants. Healthy living soil = healthy living
plants = healthy living seed etc
How
should the products be stored? All The Green Oil products should be
stored in a cool, dark place or refrigerated to maintain quality and freshness.
The Pesto needs to be refrigerated after opening and the meal and seeds
need to be kept in an air tight container.
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