Pumpkin seed oil

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.

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.

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.