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Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
Plant Part Used: Seed
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Pumpkin seeds, scientifically known as Cucurbita pepo, are the edible seeds of pumpkins. Pumpkin seeds are rich in a variety of nutrients and bioactive compounds, including healthy fats (such as omega-3 fatty acids), protein, dietary fiber, vitamins (like vitamin E), minerals (including magnesium and zinc), and antioxidants like carotenoids and tocopherols. These compounds contribute to their potential health effects. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of magnesium, which plays a role in various bodily functions.
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Serving Size: 100g
Amount/serving | % Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 49.05g | 75.38% | |
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Saturated Fat 8.5g | 40.00% | |
Trans Fat 0g | % | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0.00% | |
Sodium 18mg | 0.75% | |
Total Carbohydrate 14.71g | 4.67% | |
Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 23.20% | |
Total Sugars 1.29g | % | |
Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0.00% | |
Protein 29.84g | 58.00% |
Vitamin D 0mcg | 0.00% | |
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Calcium 52mg | 4.00% | |
Iron 8.07mg | 44.44% | |
Potassium 788mg | 16.77% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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Items | Specification | Test Methods |
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Physical Analysis | ||
Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
Color | Light yellow to yellow brown | Organoleptic |
Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Mesh size | NLT 80% Passes through #60 mesh | USP<786> |
Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
Total ash | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<561> |
Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
Lead | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
Mercury | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
Microbiology Test | ||
Total Plate Count | NMT 100,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
E. Coli | Absent | USP<62> |
Salmonella | Absent | USP<62> |
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Biological Source
Cucurbita pepo
Parts Used
seed
Major components Other constituentsDetail not available
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