Ingredient

Pumpkin Seed Oil

Auto-generated content. This description was generated automatically and is pending editorial review. Inaccuracies are possible. Found a mistake? Contact us.

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Pumpkin seed oil is used as a finishing oil in cooking, adding flavor to …

What it is

Pumpkin seed oil is a cooking oil pressed from roasted pumpkin seeds. It is known for its deep green color and nutty flavor. The oil is extracted through a process that involves roasting the seeds, grinding them into a paste, and then pressing the paste to release the oil.

Why it's used

Pumpkin seed oil is used as a finishing oil in cooking, adding flavor to salads, soups, and roasted vegetables. It can also be found in some baked goods and snack products. Manufacturers may use it for its distinct nutty flavor and rich color.

Health notes

Pumpkin seed oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of healthy fats, including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and contains antioxidants. JECFA has evaluated pumpkin seed oil and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified). Research suggests potential benefits for prostate health and sleep, but more studies are needed.

Allergen info

Pumpkin seed oil is not derived from any of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Pumpkin Seed Oil

Compare products →
Sort by: Sugar Protein Sodium Calories
Amav Enterprises Ltd. Oil Blend Vegetable & Cooking Oils 889kcal 0Protein 100Fat 0Carbs Perfect Bar, LLC Peanut Butter Protein Snack Bites, Peanut Butter Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 533kcal 23.3Protein 33.3Fat 33.3Carbs Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Snack, Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Perfect Bar, LLC Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Snack, Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 533kcal 23.3Protein 33.3Fat 36.7Carbs Perfect Bar, LLC Dark Chocolate Coconut Peanut Butter Cups, Dark Chocolate Coconut Candy High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 525kcal 17.5Protein 37.5Fat 40Carbs Milk Chocolate Refrigerated Peanut Butter Cups, Milk Chocolate Perfect Bar, LLC Milk Chocolate Refrigerated Peanut Butter Cups, Milk Chocolate Candy 525kcal 20Protein 35Fat 40Carbs Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Milk Chocolate Perfect Bar, LLC Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Milk Chocolate Candy 525kcal 20Protein 35Fat 40Carbs Dark Chocolate Coconut Peanut Butter Cups, Dark Chocolate Coconut Perfect Bar, LLC Dark Chocolate Coconut Peanut Butter Cups, Dark Chocolate Coconut Candy High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 525kcal 17.5Protein 37.5Fat 40Carbs Perfect Bar, LLC Dark Chocolate Mint Refrigerated Peanut Butter Cups, Dark Chocolate Mint Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 525kcal 17.5Protein 35Fat 40Carbs Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Protein Bar, Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Perfect Bar, LLC Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Protein Bar, Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 500kcal 16.7Protein 33.3Fat 40Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Original Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil, Original Styrian Vegetable & Cooking Oils 800kcal 0Protein 93.3Fat 0Carbs Double Dark Chocolate With Sea Salt Protein Bar, Double Dark Chocolate Perfect Bar, LLC Double Dark Chocolate With Sea Salt Protein Bar, Double Dark Chocolate Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 500kcal 22.6Protein 32.3Fat 37.1Carbs Perfect Bar, LLC Candy Cane Protein Bar, Candy Cane Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 500kcal 21.9Protein 29.7Fat 40.6Carbs
Flax Seed (49 products) Carrot (49 products) Sesame Seed Oil (49 products) Rose Hip (49 products) Alfalfa (49 products) Orange (49 products) Spinach (49 products) Honey (49 products) Olive Oil (49 products) Dulse (49 products)

Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.