Green Pepitas Shine Skin Pumpkin Seed Kernels
Nutritional value
Pumpkin seeds are rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates and other nutrients. Every 100 grams of pumpkin seed kernels contains about 576 kcal of energy, 33.2 grams of protein, 48.1 grams of fat, 4.9 grams of carbohydrates, and rich minerals and vitamins. 3. In addition, pumpkin seeds are also rich in plant sterols, polyphenols, polysaccharides, squalene and unsaturated fatty acids, which help lower the level of "bad cholesterol" in the blood and improve cardiovascular health.
Efficacy and action
Efficacy and effects Anthelmintic effect: Pumpkin seeds have a good effect in killing schistosome larvae, and also have obvious effects on tapeworm disease, pinworm disease, etc.
Prostate health: Studies have found that eating about 50 grams of pumpkin seeds a day can effectively prevent and treat prostate diseases and prevent prostate cancer.
Immune system: Pumpkin seeds have a high zinc content, which helps maintain the normal function of the immune system and is also beneficial to male reproductive health.
Cardiovascular health: Pumpkin seeds are rich in potassium and magnesium. The low sodium and high potassium characteristics can help control blood pressure and are suitable for patients with hypertension.
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are best eaten raw. Cooked pumpkin seeds will be damaged by high temperatures during the heating process, and the vitamin C and vitamin B group in them will be very few, and they will not be able to promote metabolism after being ingested. Raw pumpkin seeds are rich in nutritional value and usually have the following benefits:
1. Raw pumpkin seeds have the ability to kill parasites in the human body. For mature adults, they can also cause them to degenerate and reduce the number of worms. They also have a certain therapeutic effect on schistosomiasis, pinworm disease, tapeworm disease, hookworm disease, etc., and there are no side effects and adverse effects.
2. Raw pumpkin seeds are rich in fatty acids, which can maintain prostate function. The active ingredients contained in them can eliminate the swelling of the early stage of prostatitis. At the same time, it can also prevent prostate cancer.
3. Raw pumpkin seeds contain a lot of phosphorus, which can prevent minerals from condensing in the human urethral system and excrete them with urine, thereby achieving the purpose of preventing kidney stones.
Although raw pumpkin seeds are good, they should not be eaten too much, especially for patients with stomach heat, it is best to eat less, otherwise they will feel abdominal distension.
PRODUCT
| Name | Conventional Shineskin Pumpkin Kernels 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. 0.1 | -- | % | visual check |
| Extra Vegetable matters | max. 20 | -- | pcs/25kg | visual check |
| Sclerotina | max. 5 | -- | pcs/25kg | visual check |
| White kernels | max. 1 | -- | pcs/100g | visual check |
| Light Color | max .13 | -- | % | visual check |
| Shell-on kernels | 0 | 5 | pcs/25kg | 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 | 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 | 49.05 |
| Saturated Fat | g | 8.659 |
| Trans Fat | g | 0 |
| Cholesterol | g | 0 |
| Sodium | mg | 7 |
| Total Carbohydrate | g | 10.71 |
| Dietary Fiber | g | 6 |
| Total Sugars | g | 1.4 |
| Includes 10g Added Sugars | g | 0 |
| Protein | g | 30.23 |
| Vitamin D | mg | 0 |
| Calcium | mg | 46 |
| Iron | mg | 8.82 |
| Potassium | mg | 0 |
Packing
2*12.5kg vacuum sealed bag with carton outside. Max load 690 cartons in 20GP
Flow Chart
Flow Chart（A、C2 Zone for In shell Seeds Cleaning Hulling）
