On Jun 4, 10:11*pm, "Zeppo" > wrote:
> We had houseguests from Vienna a few weeks ago, who came bearing gifts. They
> brought an very pleasant Gruner Ventliner, some Viennese chocolates, and a
> tall can of Pumpkin seed oil. They said the oil was an Austrian specialty
> that has many health benefits and is used on salads, on vegetables, and over
> vanilla ice cream.
>
> I've tried in on salads and vegetables and it was OK, but not wonderful. It
> tasted OK on ice cream. but looked a bit strange as it is such a dark green
> it's almost black. The best thing I've done with it is to float it on carrot
> soup. That was pretty good. I'm skeptical about the health claims as I've
> heard health claims about almost every kind of oil out there.
>
> Has anyone used this? Have you found anything that this really stands out
> with? I've read you're not supposed to cook with it as it breaks down very
> quickly.
>
> TIA,
> Jon

I've used it. My grandmother always had some on hand as it was sold
at one of the local deli's. It has a unique flavour when used on
salad. It's OK, but then I'm not a salad fanatic.