Dark Green Pumpkin Seed GWS Kernels

‌Pumpkin with shell kernels is a medium-short vine and main stem plant, also known as shell pumpkin. The kernel has no seed coat. Compared with ordinary pumpkin seeds, it can obtain intact kernels without shelling, which is conducive to deep processing. Its shell has degenerated into a thin membrane, making the kernel completely naked, so it is also called shell pumpkin seeds. ‌This pumpkin with shell kernels is a variant of Chinese pumpkin and American pumpkin, which has been systematically selected and hybridized. In recent years, the export of naked kernel pumpkin seeds has gradually increased, and the planting area of naked kernel pumpkin has also expanded year by year. Naked kernel pumpkin shows good comprehensive traits, large seeds, high yield, and easy management, and is deeply loved by the majority of growers.

Features

This variety is a medium-short vine, main stem type, unbranched or very weakly branched, with light green vines with ridges and translucent thorns, easy to produce adventitious roots, short internodes, and no need to prune or pinch the tip when planting. The leaves are dark green, palm-shaped, deeply lobed, with prickly veins on the back of the leaves. The corolla lobes are narrow and long, spreading, and the calyx tube lobes are narrow and short. The growth period is 95-100 days, and it is a medium-early variety.

The first female flower is formed at the 5th-6th node. 2-3 female flowers can bloom within half a meter. The melon is oval, and the mature melon is yellow and green. The skin is hard, the melon flesh is yellow, 3-4 cm thick, slightly silky, and the seeds are oblong, wide, dark green, and well-proportioned. The weight of 100 seeds is about 20 grams. The weight of a single melon is 3-4kg, and the seed yield of a single melon is generally 60g. The high yield can reach 80g. In our city, the average yield of 667 square meters is 75kg, and the high-yield plots reach more than 100kg.

‌Appearance characteristics‌: The seed shell of the shell pumpkin kernel degenerates into a thin film, making the kernel completely exposed, which is different from ordinary pumpkin seeds in appearance.

‌Nutritional value‌: Pumpkin kernels without shells are rich in protein, dietary fiber and various trace elements, such as magnesium and zinc, which help maintain the health of the digestive tract, lower blood sugar, protect the gastric mucosa, and promote bone health and prostate function.

‌Easy to eat‌: Since the shell has degenerated, it is more convenient to eat directly without the effort of peeling the shell, especially suitable as a snack or added to baked goods.

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Nutrition

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PRODUCT

Name	Conventional Pumpkin Seeds GWS AA Raw
Orginal	China

SENSORY

Appearance	Flat oval seeds with a strong mid to dark green colour. Product to be clean and free flowing with a minimum number of lighter coloured seeds.
Colour	Green
Texture	Fresh crisp and firm. To be free from any dry, hardened or shrivelled seeds.
Taste	Clean and fresh nutty taste typical of pumpkin seeds. To be free from any taint or off flavours.

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Parameter	Target	Tolerance	Units	Method
Purity((100-Extra Vegetable matters)%)	100	99.99	%	visual check
Dangerous foreign matters(glasses, stone,metal, plastic etc)	absent	--	--	visual check
Broken(less than 1/2 of the whole kernels)	max. 3	--	%	visual check
Moisture	max. 8	--	%	ISO 665:2000
Mould	max. 0.5	--	%	visual check
Half silver skin	max .1.0	--	%	visual check
Extra Vegetable matters	max. 40	--	pcs/25kg	visual check
Sclerotina	max .10	--	pcs/25kg	visual check
Discolor/light kernels	max. 8	--	%	visual check
Dirty seed	max. 1.5	--	%	visual check
Free Fatty Acid	max. 2	--	%	GB 5009.229-2016
Peroxide Value	max. 8	--	meqO2/kg Fat	AOCS Official method Cd 8-53/GB 5009.227-2016

Microbiological Requirements

Parameter	Value (m)	Units of measurement	Method
E.-coli	10	c.f.u./g	ISO 7251:2005
Salmonella	absent in 25g	--	ISO 6579-1:2017

GMO-Statement

We hereby certify that these products are not genetically modified.

Transport and Storage Conditions

Recommended storage in original packaging in a cool and dry place, protected from moisture, insects and rodens. Away from direct sunlight and excessive heat as well as odourous materials.

Shelf Life

Under the above conditions, vacuum sealed bag:12months, aluminium bag:18months.850kg bag 12months.

Nutrition

Nutrient	Unit	Value per 100 g
Calories	kcal	559
Total Fat	g	47.2
Saturated Fat	g	0
Trans Fat	g	0
Cholesterol	g	0
Sodium	mg	18
Total Carbohydrate	g	2.7
Dietary Fiber	g	6
Total Sugars	g	1.3
Includes 10g Added Sugars	g	0
Protein	g	30.2
Vitamin D	mg	0
Calcium	mg	46
Iron	mg	8.8
Potassium	mg	0