Cucurbita pepo
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Cucurbita pepo
EXCLUSIVE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS · CUCURBITA PEPO · SQUASH SEEDS
Three molecules that you only find in pumpkin seeds. These three active ingredients make this oil an active ingredient in its own right, not a simple lipid vector.
Pumpkin seed oil is not just another polyunsaturated vegetable oil. It contains a set of active ingredients that are not, or very rarely, found in other common vegetable oils: cucurbitin, a natural concentration of bioavailable zinc, phytosterols with documented action on the prostate, and carotenoids responsible for its deep green color. It is this unique molecular ensemble that underpins the reputation of this oil in nutraceuticals, men's health and functional cosmetics.
CUCURBITIN
CUCURBITA EXCLUSIVE AMINO ACID
Amino acid specific to the Cucurbita genus. Documented antiparasitic properties, action on digestive and urinary comfort. Absent from common vegetable oils.
ZINC
BIOAVAILABLE ESSENTIAL MINERAL
One of the most concentrated plant sources of natural zinc. Essential for testosterone metabolism, male fertility and immunity. Highly bioavailable in the lipid matrix of the seed.
PHYTOSTEROLS
DELTA-7-STEROLS SQUASH
Unique profile dominated by delta-7-stigmasterol and delta-7-avenasterol. Specific to Cucurbita pepo and associated with the action on the prostate.
PROSTATE · URINARY COMFORT · MENS HEALTH · CLINICAL STUDIES
Zinc, phytosterols, cucurbitin: the active prostate trio.
The combination of zinc, specific delta-7-phytosterols (inhibitors of 5-alpha-reductase involved in benign prostatic hypertrophy) and cucurbitin makes pumpkin seed oil the most studied natural active ingredient for prostate and urinary comfort in men after 40 years.
Several randomized clinical studies have documented significant improvement in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) after pumpkin seed oil supplementation.
For B2B formulators in men's health nutraceuticals, Folk Oils oil, dosed zinc, confirmed sterolic profile, cucurbitin present, provides the elements to build a solid functional claim with European and American authorities.
Dark green with ruby reflections, the most distinctive color of vegetable oils.
The deep green color, sometimes close to emerald black in transmitted light, with ruby red reflections in reflected light, is the visual signature of cold pressed oil. It is due to the chlorophylls and carotenoids naturally concentrated in the seed. Hot-pressed or refined oil loses this color. At Folk Oils, color is a guarantee of authenticity: if it is not green, it has not been cold pressed.
China is the world's leading producer of pumpkin seeds intended for crushing, ahead of Austria (Styrian PGI oil) and Ukraine. The provinces of Hebei, Shandong, Henan and Liaoning concentrate most of the production of Cucurbita pepo with a high oil content, cultivated by millions of small farmers. This is where Folk Oils built its direct supply network.
Folk Oils works directly with small producers in the main Chinese producing provinces, without intermediary exporters, without commodity brokers, without aggregators.
The seeds have an oil content between 35 and 50% depending on the variety, a sterolic profile dominated by active delta-7-sterols, and a natural zinc content measured per batch. Seeds dried under controlled conditions, cold pressed upon receipt, to preserve phytosterols and cucurbitin.
The global market often structures: farmer → aggregator → exporter → you. For an oil whose active ingredients are sensitive to delays, this chain degrades the analytics. Folk Oils contracts directly, press upon receipt, delivers without intermediary.
FOLK OILS MODEL
Source
Small referenced producers
Folk Oils
Immediate cold pressing
B2B
You
NUTRACEUTICALS · MEN’S HEALTH
Most clinically documented male active ingredient. Soft capsule encapsulation, prostate formulas, man 40+ complexes. Zinc and delta-7 profile documented per batch for functional claim.
COSMETICS & CARE
Active emollient for irritated, sensitive, acne-prone and mature skin. Linoleic strengthens the barrier. Purifying and sebum-regulating zinc. Deep green color = premium signature in transparent formulas.
PREMIUM AGRI-FOOD
Dark green finishing oil, walnut-hazelnut profile. Cold use: vinaigrettes, salads, soups. Rapid growth international wellness markets.
Pumpkin seed production in China is largely carried out by small farmers whose areas rarely exceed a few hectares. Folk Oils builds a direct, documented and equitable relationship with these producers.
Direct contracts with listed producers, no aggregator, no regional trader. Each lot identified back to its source producer.
Guaranteed purchase price higher than the local price, stable over the harvest season.
Province and producer traceability, supply chain and CSR due diligence available for audit.
Post-harvest quality support, good practices for drying at low temperatures and seed storage.
A reproducible model: identified source, fair price, documented traceability, guaranteed analytical quality. China is not an anonymous supplier, it is a territory with farmers that we know.
Morocco, controlled short chain, batch-by-batch traceability, transformation and control on our industrial platform (Nouaceur).
Botanical name / INCI : Cucurbita pepo
Small referenced farmers, direct contracts, guaranteed price higher than the local price. Fair trade, provincial and producer traceability available for audit.
Industrial volumes, OEM or private label: our export team responds within 24 working hours.
Four typical steps for our cold-pressed virgin oils in Morocco: sourcing from identified partners, preparation and control, mechanical extraction without solvent, then direct export with CoA and traceability on request.
Morocco · direct sourcing · pressing Folk Oils
Raw material purchased directly from identified producers, without a broker: simpler upstream traceability, fairer prices, quality better preserved all the way to the press.
Reception, visual checks and preparation: only compliant materials go to the pressing line. This is the first quality lock before your batch.
Gentle mechanical extraction, without extraction solvent, at controlled temperature to preserve fatty acids, tocopherols and sterols useful for your formulations.
From our unit to your site: industrial packaging (IBC, drums, custom-made), export documents and execution monitoring, without opaque chain.
Each batch can be accompanied by a technical file, examples of CoA and traceability adapted to your audits. Response within 48 hours on average.
Receive our complete technical sheet with analytical profile, zinc dosed per batch, delta-7 sterolic profile and B2B pricing conditions. Response within 48 hours.
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