| Description of Pumpkin Seed Oil, Certified Organic, 8.5 oz, Flora Health | |
Flora Pumpkin Seed Oil
- Good nutrition.
- Providing Essential Fatty Acids.
Not all pumpkin seeds are suitable for oil pressing. The species predominantly used for Flora Pumpkin Seed Oil are cucurbita stilbo and cucurbita maxima, both of which are grown in pesticide-free areas of Austria and Hungary. Pumpkin seeds produce a dark green, excellent- tasting oil.
The unique Flora method of cold pressing retains the original rich flavor of pumpkin seeds while the dark color of the natural, unrefined oil signifies a high content of chlorophyll. Flora Pumpkin Seed Oil has a high content of omega-3s, -6s and -9s, which makes it a highly nutritious and valuable oil. Flora Pumpkin Seed Oil lends a delicate flavor to all kinds of salads, especially green leaf and potato salads.
Flora Pumpkin Seed Oil contains: 43% polyunsaturated Linoleic acid (omega-6), 36% monounsaturated Oleic acid (omega-9), 14% polyunsaturated Alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3), 8% saturated fatty acids.
Supplement Facts
Serving size 1 tbsp. (14 g)
Servings Per Container 16
Amount % Daily Value*
Calories 120
Calories from Fat 120
Total Fat: 14 g 22 %
Saturated Fat 2.5 g 10 %
Polyunsaturated Fat 9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5 g
Cholesterol 0 g 0 %
Sodium 0 g 0 %
Total Carbohydrate 0 g 0 %
Protein 0 g
Not a significant source of dietary fiber, sugars, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.
Ingredients:
Organic pumpkin seed oil. Nitrogen-flushed to maintain freshness.
Suggested Use :
Flora's Pumpkin Oil lends a delicate flavor to salad dressings and is especially delicious when used on green leaf and potato salads. For optimum freshness, Keep refrigerated and use within 5 months after opening. Security sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is missing or damaged.
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