Suitability of elemental fingerprinting for assessing the geographic origin of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo var. styriaca) seed oil

► The geographical origin of pumpkin seed oil using element traces was developed. ► Statistics allow an excellent separation of Austrian, Chinese and Russian samples. ► Ripeness, seasonal changes of weather conditions do not influence the model. ► The statistical model is stable over years and can be used for routine analysis.