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Identification & Functionality
- Country of Origin
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 89998-03-8, 8016-49-7
- Ingredients
- Pumpkin Seed Oil
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Benefit Claims (Health)
- Labeling Claims
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Features
- Food Ingredients Features
- Product Benefits
Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil has omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, vitamin E, carotenoids, and phytosterols. It is believed to help support cardiovascular health and promote skin health when used as a dietary ingredient.
Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil is a nutrient-rich powerhouse that can ease oxidative stress. It is loaded with naturally occurring tocopherols, tocotrienols, and carotenoids which provide antioxidant properties.* Highly nutritious and a tasty food oil. It has been labeled a “culinary discovery” by gourmet critics. It can be drizzled over a salad or pasta and used as a bread dipping oil.
Emerging evidence suggests that Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil supports healthy-looking hair.
Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil has antioxidant properties and supports a healthy inflammatory response post-exercise when used in supplements and is well suited for use in personal care products, functional food applications, and dietary supplement formulas.
Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil is extracted using the gentle NatureFRESH™ cold-press process to yield extra virgin oil with a wide array of phytonutrients.
*Antioxidant properties have been tested using in vitro methods. Testing indicates that antioxidant properties are comparable to Vitamin E, a well-known antioxidant.
- Product Attributes
USDA Organic: MOSA has verified through inspection and review that Botanic Innovations is certified organic under the US National Organic Program.
Non GMO: The oils and powders produced at Botanic Innovations’ are from non-GMO fruit, herb, and vegetable seeds based on our quality assurance practices.
100% Plant Based: All of our ingredients are derived from herb, vegetable, and fruit seeds.
100% Natural: All of our products do not contain artificial ingredients or preservatives and the ingredients are only minimally processed.
Allergen-Free: All of our products are free of animal fats & oils and contain no nuts (including oil & derivatives).
Vegan: The oils and powders produced at Botanic Innovations do not contain, nor come in contact with, animal products and are qualified as vegan.
Kosher-Certified: All of our products are certified annually by EarthKosher.
Made in USA: All of our products are produced and packaged in the U.S.A.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Applications
Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil is an excellent ingredient in functional foods and dietary supplements and when used topically in personal care products, Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil imparts moisturizing and firming properties. With omega-6, Pumpkin Seed Oil is a great ingredient for personal care products such as skincare and haircare formulations.
- Personal Care
- Dietary Supplement
- Functional Foods
- Animal Nutrition
Properties
- Physical Form
- Solubility
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Appearance
- Free flowing, dark gold to amber colored oil slight green tint
- Typical Properties
- Microbiological Values
- Typical Fatty Acid Profile
- Carotenoids Profile
- Vitamin E Profile
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Saponification | 191 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Specific Gravity | 0.9125 - 0.9225 | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Aerobic Plate Count (Nutrition) | max. 3,000 | cfu/g | — |
| Aerobic Plate Count (Personal Care) | max. 100 | cfu/g | — |
| E. Coli (Nutrtion) | Not detected | — | — |
| E. Coli (Personal Care) | Not detected | — | — |
| Yeast & Mold (Nutrtion) | max. 300 | cfu/g | — |
| Yeast & Mold (Personal Care) | max. 100 | cfu/g | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) | 0 - 1 | % | — |
| Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) | 30 - 45 | % | — |
| Oleic (Omega 9) | 25 - 40 | % | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 08 - 12 | % | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| cis-beta-Carotene | 0.19 | μg/g | — |
| trans-beta-Catotene | 0.45 | μg/g | — |
| trans-Lutein | 1.36 | μg/g | — |
| trans-Zeaxanthin | 0.22 | μg/g | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Alpha-Tocopherol | 4.51 | mg/100g | — |
| beta-Tocotrienol | 4.89 | mg/100g | — |
| Gamma-Tocopherol | 64 | mg/100g | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Regulatory & Compliance
Gras
This product is a pure food, processed using our NatureFresh-Cold Press™ Technology. As a pure food, this product is considered a natural food product and is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and not required to have GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status.
Food Grade
Botanic Innovations, LLC produces their products in a food grade facility subject to inspection by the FDA and the WI Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Division of Food Safety. We follow GMPs in the manufacture, holding, and distributions of this product. This product is produced without the use of any excipients or processing aides, rendering it a non- chemically altered version of its seed base. This allows us to declare that the product has been in the food supply since before October 15, 1994, and therefore not a “New Dietary Ingredient”. This product is safe for human consumption based on the aforementioned conditions.
CMR Substance
We certify to the best of our knowledge this product does not contain any EU ECHA SVHCs (substances of very high concern: in accordance with Article 59(10) of the REACH Regulation) or any substances classified as CMRs (Carcinogens, Mutagens, and/or Reprotoxic substances) as outlined in the EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
BSE and TSE
All bulk agricultural ingredients produced and sold by Botanic Innovations LLC are free from Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). The transportation, storage, and manufacturing processes of Botanic Innovations LLC do not allow these ingredients to come in contact with animal products or materials of animal origin of any kind.
Allergens
Botanic Innovations is a food allergen-free facility. A full allergen statement is available upon request.
GMO
This product is GMO free.
Nano-technology
This product has been manufactured without the use of any kind of Nanotechnology and does not contain ingredients resulting therefrom.
Irradiation & Sewer Sludge
This product has not been subjected to irradiation or radioactivity, nor treated with sewage sludge.
PROP 65
This product is expected to be devoid of the materials in the Californian Safe Program Proposition 65.
Responsible Sourcing Statement
This product is produced under safe conditions in compliance with social and environmental rules by authorized suppliers using voluntary labor.
Kosher
This product is Kosher Certified.
Halal
This product is Halal compliant.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
This product is packaged in 1 gallon, 5 gallon, and 30 gallon containers.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Storage
For best shelf-life preservation, keep product sealed and store in a dry, cool place, preferably room temperature (75°) or cooler, and away from light.
Shelf Life: When kept under optimal storage conditions and in the original containers, the shelf life of this material is expected to be 2 years.