Cold-pressed Pumpkin Oil Šaruga

• Producer: The Šaruga Family.
• Region of Origin: Prekmurje, Slovenia.
• Volume: 250 ml.
• Shipping weight inc. packaging: 0.75 kg.

Cold-pressed Pumpkin seed oil Šaruga – Prekmurje, Slovenia 

Pumpkin seed oil has a unique fatty acid composition and is a rich source of tocopherols and contains about 50mg of vitamin E per 100ml of oil. Pumpkin oil also contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C and D, as well as Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, Selenium and other trace elements, carotenoids and rare amino acids.

Pumpkin oil Šaruga is made from carefully selected pumpkin seeds, according to the traditional methods of the Prekmurje region of Slovenia and the Šaruga family. Well, sounds quite corny but how else can it be described if it really is so?

Pumpkin oil has a rich, nutty flavor with a deep green color—amazing for finishing dishes rather than cooking. Here are some pumpkin oil food pairings ideas:

🥗 Salads

• Pumpkin oil + apple cider vinegar or balsamic makes a killer dressing.

• Try it on arugula, spinach, or mixed greens with goat cheese, pear, walnuts, or apple slices.

🍞 Bread & Dips

• Drizzle on fresh sourdough, rye, or baguette with a pinch of sea salt.

• Mix with a bit of Greek yogurt or cottage cheese for a creamy dip (popular in Austria/Slovenia).

🍳 Eggs

Add a few drops to scrambled eggs, omelets, or poached eggs on toast.

🥔 Potatoes

Drizzle on mashed, roasted, or boiled potatoes with a bit of flaky salt.

🧀 Cheese

• Great with soft cheeses like brie, ricotta, or quark.

• Also works surprisingly well with aged cheeses like parmesan or cheddar.

🥣 Soups

Finish creamy soups like pumpkin, carrot, or potato leek with a swirl for depth.

🍨 Unexpected Sweet Pairings

A touch on vanilla ice cream or pumpkin pie (yes, seriously) gives an earthy twist.