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Pumpkin Seed Oil

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The Pumpkin is a fruit from the squash family. It grows on the ground behind large leaves, and contain plenty seeds surrounded by soft pulp that is housed by the fleshy pumpkin fruit. The name evolved from the Greek word "pepon" which means "Large melon", basically used to describe something that is round and large. The French adopted the name, calling it "pompon", then the British called it "pompon", before it was finally named "pumpkin" by Americans. The fruit is used to prepare various dishes from soups to snacks, while the leaves are used to prepare soups or served as a garnish. The fruit is said to contain minerals that help regulate blood pressure, as well as potassium and magnesium. Pumpkin Seed Oil The seeds within the pumpkin gourd is processed and oil pressed from it, this oil has an intense nutty taste, and varies from light to dark green in color - when you have just a little of it in a container, to dark red...