SQUASH OILS & SNACKS

NEW! SUNFLOWER SEED OIL

Sunflower Seed Oil

Our Sunflower Seed Oil is made with 100% sunflower seeds grown just a few miles from our seed presses, in upstate New York.

This oil is our version of an unrefined cooking oil suitable for all food preparation. It has a mild flavor of fresh sunflower seeds and pairs well with all foods. Use for general cooking. The bottle is twice the size of our other oils, at 375 mL (12.7 fluid ounces).

This oil is produced in small quantities and is available for a limited time.

Sunflower Seed Oil
12.7 ounce bottle (375 mL), $9.95

• Ingredient: 100% freshly pressed, unrefined sunflower seed oil.
  
  
• Flavor profile: mild flavor of fresh sunflower seeds
  
  
• Uses: sauteeing foods, salad dressings, baked goods. Smoke point is medium high heat or 350 degrees F. Recommended for stir frying and sauteeing, not deep fat frying.
  
  
• Shelf life: one year
  
  
• Nutrition: Oil is low in saturated fat. No trans fat or cholesterol.

NEW! ORGANIC FLAXSEED OIL

Organic Flax Seed Oil

Organic Flax Seed Oil is made with 100% organic golden flax seeds grown by Lakeview Organics in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

The oil has a bright golden color with a taste reminiscent of raw sesame seeds and wheatgerm. A great way to add healthy omega-3 fats to your diet, drizzle flaxseed oil on toast before you add jam, combine with vinegar and olive oil for salads, add to mashed potatoes or pasta.

This oil is produced in small quantities and has limited availability.

Golden Flax Seed Oil
6.3 ounce bottle (187 mL), $9.95

• Ingredient: 100% fresh-pressed, unrefined and unfiltered flaxseed oil.
  
  
• Flavor profile: raw sesame seeds and wheatgerm
  
  
• Uses: drizzling over vegetables, salads, mashed sweet potatoes. This oil is very delicate; store in the refrigerator and do not heat.
  
  
• Shelf life: 3 months, best consumed as fresh as possible.
  
  
• Nutrition: Oil is high in omega-3 and -6 fats and lignans, low in saturated fat. No trans fat or cholesterol.

Pepitas - Roasted Pumpkin Seed

Finger Lakes grown, brined and roasted pumpkin seeds (aka pepitas) are a crispy crunchy snack loaded with nutrients like Vitamin E, zinc, copper, manganese, magnesium, omega 3 and omega 9 oils, lutein and beta carotene. These are the same seeds we roast and press to create our pumpkin seed oil. Seeds are dry roasted at low temperatures to preserve the delicate omega-3 fats and optimum flavor.

The vast majority of pumpkin seeds are grown in China, Stony Brook is one of the very few US producers using domestically grown seeds.

Eat right out of the bag or sprinkle over your salads, granola, grind to sprinkle over soups, add to pesto or make a mean Mexican mole sauce.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
3 oz. (85 g) resealable package, $3.00

• Ingredients: roasted pumpkin seeds, salt.
  
  
• Uses: eat as a snack or sprinkle over salads, yogurt, fish, or goat cheese.
  
  
• Shelf life: one year (but they are so addictive they won't be around that long)
  
  
• Nutrition: Seeds are a source of protein and contain zinc, copper, manganese, magnesium, lutein, beta carotene, Vitamins E and A, and omega 3 and 9 fatty acids.

RPSO

Roasted Pumpkin Seed Oil

The homegrown American version of Austrian pumpkin seed oil, our roasted Pumpkin Seed Oil (RPSO) is 100% varietal oil made from oilseed pumpkins grown in New York. The oil has a deep emerald green color and flavors of toasted sesame and umami (a smoky, savory flavor like roasted mushrooms). It has a more complex profile than its Austrian cousin, Styrian pumpkin seed oil.

The oil makes a wonderful complement to grilled vegetables, roasted fish, or sautéed leafy greens. Try on fresh pasta or squash soup for a rich, distinctive alternative to olive oil.

RPSO is all-natural, expeller-pressed unrefined oil for finishing and flavoring your favorite dishes. It is 100% pure varietal oil made with non-GMO pumpkin seeds grown on a family farm in central New York.

Pumpkin seeds are roasted, pressed and bottled at our production kitchen in Geneva, New York.

Pumpkin Seed Oil
6.3 ounce bottle (187 mL), $13.95

• Ingredient: 100% pure pumpkin seed oil.
  
  
• Flavor profile: savory, sesame, roasted mushrooms, pistachio
  
  
• Uses: drizzling over vegetables, salads, soups. Smoke point is only 250 degree F, so avoid high heat.
  
  
• Shelf life: one year
  
  
• Nutrition: oil is high in mono- and polyunsaturated fats, low in saturated fat. No trans fat or cholesterol.

BSSO

Butternut Squash Seed Oil

A flavorful, healthy and local alternative to European olive oil. Our company's first bottled oil, butternut squash seed oil (BSSO) debuted in the fall of 2008. With the help of food scientists at Cornell University, we discovered a delicious, all-natural oil locked up in squash seed that would otherwise be destined for compost. This oil is released by precise roasting and expeller pressing without the use of chemicals, excessive heat or harsh filtration. This gently processed oil contains no hydrogenated fats, chemical additives, or preservatives.

The oil contains only one ingredient: oil from roasted pressed varietal squash seeds. We produce the oil in small batches, ensuring a level of quality from seed to bottle to shelf.

The oil's nutty taste makes a great replacement for nuts in baked goods or stuffings for those with nut allergies.

Butternut Squash Seed Oil
6.3 ounce bottle (187 mL) $11.95

• Ingredient: 100% pure butternut squash seed oil, not a blend.
  
  
• Flavor profile: warm, buttery, nutty taste reminiscent of cashew or peanut
  
  
• Uses: sautéing, grilling,or roasting vegetables and meats, or as a flavoring oil on prepared dishes. Smoke point of 425 F.
  
  
• Shelf life: one year. Store in refrigerator to extend shelf life.
  
  
• Nutrition: Oil is high in polyunsaturated fat, and less than a third of the saturated fat in butter. Rich in Vitamin E. No trans fat or cholesterol.

SESO

*Limited Production*

Silver Edge Squash Seed Oil

For a limited time, we are offering oil pressed from silver edge squash seeds. Silver edge is a Native American heirloom that is grown for its large and tasty silver-edged seeds which are typically roasted for pepitas or used in pipian sauce--but we took it one step further and pressed the seeds to extract its delicious oil. This oil has a delicate flavor that complements soft cheeses, roasted vegetables, fish, and salads.

Silver Edge Squash Seed Oil is 100% non-GMO varietal oil made from the seeds of silver edge squash. Seeds are roasted and expeller pressed.

This oil is produced in very small quantities and has limited availability.

Silver Edge Squash Seed Oil
6.3 ounce bottle (187 mL),$13.95

• Ingredient: 100% pure silver edge squash seed oil.
  
  
• Flavor profile: reminiscent of shiitake mushroom, coffee and toasted grain
  
  
• Uses: drizzle over pasta, hummus, vegetables like green beans, salad greens, avocado, tomatoes. Smoke point is approximately 250 degrees F; avoid high heat.
  
  
• Shelf life: one year
  
  
• Nutrition: Oil is high in mono- and polyunsaturated fats, low in saturated fat. Free from trans fat and cholesterol.

DSSO

Delicata Squash Seed Oil

Delicata Squash Seed Oil (DSSO) is made with 100% roasted delicata squash seeds grown in upstate New York.

The oil has a rich tawny color with a taste reminiscent of dried figs or toasted hazelnuts. It makes a flavorful addition to pork and chicken marinades, and pairs exceptionally well with Indian or Caribbean spices in poultry dishes. Also great drizzled over fresh goat cheese.

This oil is typically produced in small quantities and has limited availability.

Delicata Squash Seed Oil
6.3 ounce bottle (187 mL), $13.95

• Ingredient: 100% pure delicata squash seed oil.
  
  
• Flavor profile: hazelnut, tamarind, dried figs, hints of cardamom
  
  
• Uses: drizzling over vegetables, salads, mashed sweet potatoes. Pairs well with Indian fare, or bean dishes like lentil soup or hummus. Smoke point is medium heat or 375 degrees F.
  
  
• Shelf life: one year
  
  
• Nutrition: Oil is high in omega-3 and -9 monounsaturated fats, low in saturated fat. No trans fat or cholesterol.

ACSO

Acorn Squash Seed Oil

Our acorn squash seed oil is a popular choice among folks who have tasted all five oils. Roasted seeds of acorn squash are pressed to produce a surprisingly flavorful oil with the color and subtle flavor of roasted chestnuts or walnuts. This oil has a delicate flavor that complements soft cheeses, roasted vegetables, fish, and salads. Exceptional in lamb, pork and poultry marinades.

Acorn Squash Seed Oil is 100% non-GMO varietal oil made from the seeds of acorn squash. Seeds are roasted and expeller pressed.

This oil is typically produced in small quantities and has limited availability.

Acorn Squash Seed Oil
6.3 ounce bottle (187 mL),$11.95

• Ingredient: 100% pure acorn squash seed oil.
  
  
• Flavor profile: reminiscent of toasted walnuts, chestnuts, brown butter
  
  
• Uses: drizzle over vegetables like roasted brussels sprouts or squash, green salads, hearty soups or casseroles. Smoke point is 375 degrees F.
  
  
• Shelf life: one year
  
  
• Nutrition: Oil is high in mono- and polyunsaturated fats, low in saturated fat. No trans fat or cholesterol.

KSSO

Kabocha Squash Seed Oil

Kabocha Squash Seed Oil (KSSO) is made from the roasted seeds of the kabocha varietal of buttercup squash. The oil has a deep caramel color with a flavor reminiscent of roasted coffee or cocoa, which complements fresh fruit like mango or avocado, salads, or grilled fish. Adds great flavor drizzled over grain dishes like couscous or brown rice.

Kabocha Squash Seed Oil is 100% varietal oil, made only from the seeds of the kabocha squash. Kabocha is a variety of buttercup squash.

This oil is typically produced in small quantities and has limited availability.

Kabocha Squash Seed Oil
6.3 oz bottle (187 mL), $11.95

• Ingredient: 100% pure kabocha (buttercup) squash seed oil.
  
  
• Flavor profile: hints of roasted coffee or toasted grains with a smoky finish
  
  
• Uses: incorporate into whole grains like brown rice, quinoa or drizzle on vegetables like roasted fennel, carrots, beets or parsnips. Drizzle over fresh canteloupe or papaya. Smoke point is 375 degrees F.
  
  
• Shelf life: one year
  
  
• Nutrition: Oil is high in mono- and polyunsaturated fats, low in saturated fat. No trans fat or cholesterol.