Grapoila Pumpkin Seed Butter Raw is a luxurious pumpkin seed paste created for discerning customers who appreciate the highest quality and naturalness. Made exclusively from selected pumpkin seeds and cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil, the paste retains its full nutritional value, including healthy fats, protein and valuable vitamins. The cold-pressing process minimizes the risk of fat oxidation, ensuring that each jar of paste provides a wealth of natural ingredients, perfectly in line with a healthy lifestyle.
Pumpkin seed paste is characterized by its intense green color, which comes from the natural compounds present in pumpkin seeds, such as chlorophyll, phytosterols and carotenoids, giving it not only a unique appearance, but also numerous health benefits. Gluten-free and free of artificial additives, Grapoila Pumpkin Seed Butter is the perfect choice for sophisticated dishes, as a creamy addition to sandwiches, dips or salads.
The raw pumpkin seed pulp has an extremely intriguing, deep aroma that transports the senses to the natural world. The aroma is distinct, slightly nutty, with delicate earthy notes that bring to mind freshly picked pumpkin seeds. It's a fragrance that envelops you with warmth and the natural essence of the earth, inviting you to taste it.
The flavor of pumpkin seed pulp is full of intensity - smooth, rich, with a slightly nutty character with a hint of bitterness that adds depth and sophistication. It is naturally creamy, but at the same time expressive, leaving a velvety, pleasant layer of flavor on the tongue that lingers in the mouth for a long time.
The texture of the pulp is silky smooth but dense, making it ideal for spreading on bread or combining with other ingredients. It is soft, creamy and melts pleasantly in the mouth, leaving a feeling of satiety and richness of flavor.
Here are 5 simple but exquisite uses for raw pumpkin seed pulp in healthy cooking:
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Creamy salad dressing
Mix pumpkin seed pulp with a little lemon juice, olive oil and honey to create a sophisticated, creamy dressing for salads made with arugula, roasted vegetables and feta cheese.
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Bread paste
Spread the pulp on whole-grain bread and top with avocado, fresh tomato slices and a sprinkling of pumpkin seeds for an elegant and healthy snack.
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An exquisite dip for vegetables
Combine the paste with Greek yogurt, garlic and lime juice for a creamy dip perfect for fresh vegetables such as carrots, celery and peppers.
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Addition to soup-creams
Enrich the cream of pumpkin, yam or carrot soup by adding a tablespoon of pumpkin seed paste. It will give the soup a depth of flavor and creamy texture, plus provide valuable fats and protein.
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Smoothie bowl with pumpkin seeds
Add a tablespoon of pumpkin seed pulp to a smoothie based on green vegetables and bananas, creating a unique, smooth and nutritious base for a healthy smoothie bowl.
Raw 100% pumpkin seed pulp has many benefits on a ketogenic diet, especially with its exceptionally high protein content, which sets it apart from other nut pastes. Here are the main advantages:
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Extremely high protein content - Raw pumpkin seed pulp provides an impressive amount of protein (32.6 g per 100 g), which is much higher than many other nut pastes and pulps. It is an excellent source of plant-based protein, which supports muscle recovery and helps maintain a feeling of satiety on a ketogenic diet.
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Rich in healthy fats - Pumpkin seed pulp is full of healthy unsaturated fats, which are essential for maintaining a state of ketosis while supporting heart health and metabolic function.
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Low in carbohydrates - Pumpkin seed pulp has a minimal amount of carbohydrates (3.2 grams per 100 grams), which fits perfectly with the requirements of the ketogenic diet, helping to maintain a low carbohydrate supply.
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Rich in minerals - Pumpkin seeds are a source of many valuable minerals, such as magnesium, zinc, iron and manganese, which support bone health, the immune system and electrolyte balance, which is important on a keto diet.
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High in antioxidants - Raw pumpkin seed pulp also provides antioxidants, such as vitamin E and phytosterols, which support the body's health by protecting it from oxidative stress and inflammation.
Pumpkin seed pulp combines an exceptionally high protein content with minimal carbohydrates, making it an ideal addition to a ketogenic diet while offering a wealth of nutrients.
How does Grapoila bring the Zero Waste philosophy to pumpkin seed production?
We are happy to talk about our approach to zero-waste production using the example of the pumpkin seeds we use to create our unique products. Every stage of production is based on the Zero Waste principle, which means that we make maximum use of every raw material.
First, we cold-press pumpkin seed oil to preserve its full nutritional value. The residue after pressing - pumpkin cake - is not wasted. We transform it into pumpkin seed flour, rich in protein, fiber and minerals, which is perfect as a healthy addition to breads, smoothies or baked goods. Pumpkin flour not only enriches dishes nutritionally, but also gives them a delicate nutty flavor.
In addition, the oil sludge formed during oil sedimentation is transformed into natural cosmetics. Thanks to its wealth of nutrients, it is perfect as a mask or scrub, all-natural and without chemical additives.
Our pumpkin seed products include oil, flour and cosmetics, and each stage of production is planned to generate no waste. This is the essence of our Zero Waste philosophy - full use of raw material in harmony with nature and without burdening the environment.
With our production methods, you support the idea of responsible use of resources and contribute to the protection of our environment.
The most important information about Grapoil products
ZERO WASTE PHILOSOPHY
All by-product raw materials generated during the production of Grapoila products are 100% recycled, nothing is wasted. With the idea of producing high-quality, healthy food from natural ingredients in mind, Grapoil's intention has always been to create value also from what other producers condemned to discard, even grape pomace representing pure vineyard waste, at best used as animal feed - it was in pomace that Grapoil's founders saw a treasure trove of goodness with excellent physiological effects and high-quality oil more than 10 years ago. With this first raw material, the production of Zero Waste of Grapoila's cold-pressed oils began.
During Zero Waste compliant production, all parts of incoming raw materials are processed, nothing is thrown away. In the case of grape pomace, grape skins rich in bioactive substances are separated from the seeds and ground after drying. Such pulp/cream can be used to flavor cakes and creams. The seeds are also dried and then oil is pressed from them - without heat treatment or additives - on our own presses. The resulting cold-pressed oils are highly nutritious, healthy food or cosmetic oils, which are bottled in dark bottles.
The precipitate formed before filtering the freshly pressed oil is oil sludge, which, like oil, is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins, but also contains seed microparticles. It is sold as gourmet cream or cosmetic mud, depending on its nature.
From the "dry residue" after oil pressing, granules remain, which are low in fat and carbohydrates, but very rich in plant protein, vitamins and other nutrients, which are ground into gluten-free flours that are excellent baking additives.
Since we use only natural ingredients, the few by-products that we might not otherwise use are dried into feed, flower soil, compost or fuel. The latter, along with any green waste, is placed in a biomass boiler that heats the drying system, closing the loop. We also take environmental considerations into account when maintaining the plant. For cleaning, we mainly use air generated by a compressor. For wiping, we rent wipes from a company that extracts oil from the used cloth to heat the laundry and clean again.
With "Zero Waste" production, Grapoila reduces its environmental footprint while cutting costs.
TOP QUALITY
The high quality of Grapoila products with truly exceptional content and excellent taste depends primarily on the careful selection of raw materials and their processing under proper production conditions.
Grapoila takes extreme care in sourcing raw materials, buying them mainly from EU producers, who provide the opportunity to trace the entire cultivation process. The quality of seed storage and processing is guaranteed by the strictest certifications of the plant's food industry (HACCP, FSSC 20000, GMP), Grapoila's production facility does not accept 100% gluten-free food containing gluten, as evidenced by the certification of the European Gluten Free Association (AOECS).
In addition to adhering to strict food and quality standards, the production method itself ensures the high quality of Grapoila's oils. Thanks to high-performance, self-developed screw presses (as opposed to the traditional extraction oil production method) , there is no need to heat-treat the raw material, additives or chemicals. Oils extracted by cold-pressing contain all the natural, valuable nutrients of the seeds, restoring their original flavor, making them very healthy and delicious.
Nothing proves Grapoil's quality better than the many, many honors and awards that the products of this Hungarian manufactory have received at many important exhibitions and competitions in recent years. Year after year, Grapoil's oils and gourmet products delight the judges of competitions and tasting fairs, which includes recognized experts on both the national and international scene.
The exceptional quality of our products has also been recognized by many Hungarian gourmet restaurants and fine chefs, who prefer to use our cold-pressed oils, seed flours and seed creams for their seasonally renewable food compositions. Our success in the food and restaurant industry confirms that we are on the right track and that there is a demand for high-quality, chemically produced plant-based products.
100% NATURE = 100% HEALTH
Food from natural ingredients processed without chemicals is the basis of a quality diet. Seeds are nature's miracles: little microcosms full of valuable nutrients from which plant life draws, and which - with a little care and skill - we can also benefit from. That little "skill" is cold pressing (squeezing). This process ensures that the nutrients are carefully and tightly sealed in the seeds, using only mechanical means that do not alter the chemical composition of the raw materials. It's a completely chemical-free process, with no need for roasting (roasting is a real vitamin killer!), solvents, acid mucus removal, chemical clarification or deodorization.
Grapoil's engineering team has spent years designing screw presses that can ensure extrusion from seeds of different sizes and hardnesses with the highest possible efficiency. Throughout the production process, the temperature does not exceed 40°C, so that the aromas, flavors and nutrients naturally present in the seeds are fully preserved in the processed products.
Gluten-free seed flour obtained by grinding the pellet, which is separated from the oil during pressing, is also very rich in vitamins and minerals. Grapoil flours are an excellent natural source of fiber and plant protein, but they are also very low in carbohydrates and fat. Pumpkin seed flour, for example, has a protein content of almost 70%, and its amino acid composition is almost perfect.
