Pumpkin Seed Protein

An excellent source of Certified Organic Plant Protein and Essential Minerals

What is Pumpkin Seed Protein

Bio Oils’ Pumpkin Seed Protein is produced from certified organic pumpkin seeds (Curcurbita pepo) after the oil has been extracted by cold-pressing (also known as de-fatted pumpkin seed). It is then milled into a highly nutritious powder. Our Pumpkin Seed Protein powder has many benefits of whole pumpkin seeds but with a slightly different nutritional profile. With much of the oil extracted from the seeds, the powder has less fat and a higher concentration of other nutrients than an equal volume of whole seed.
Pumpkin Seed Protein is a complete protein source and contains 20 amino acids including all nine essential amino acids required by the human body along with dietary fibre, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc and copper.

Health Benefits

Our Pumpkin Seed Protein is an excellent source of plant protein (typically 60%), minerals, antioxidants and fibre, and is a complete protein source containing all nine essential amino acids required by the human body. Pumpkin seeds have been shown to have many health benefits1 including:
  • Cancer-fighting effects, increased iron levels2.
  • Improved cholesterol levels3.
  • Reduced glucose levels4.
  • Increased natural serotonin levels helping mood and mental health5.

Uses & Applications

Neutral mild, nutty flavour.
Nutrition/food; functional food ingredient to increase protein. Addition to breakfast cereals, muesli bars, baked goods, gluten free breads, and smoothie or protein powder mixes. 
Animal Food; as a functional ingredient.
Stability: 24 months from date of manufacture. Keep cool and dry.

Available Grades & Varieties

Organic 
Food Grade

Packaging Options

Retail & Private Label Options
Retail ready products available in 550g HDPE Pottles or Standup Pouches.
Smaller sizes and other packaging types available on request and for private label retail. MOQs apply.

Bulk Options
Bulk Packaging available in 25kg PE or Paper sack, or 500-850kg Bulk Bag.
Food grade is only supplied in 25kg sack.
MOQs apply.

Certifications

References

1 – Singh, A. & Kumar, V. (2023). Pumpkin seeds as nutraceutical and functional food ingredient for future: A review. Grain & Oil Science and Technology, 7(1), 12-29.
2 – Naghii, M.R. & Mofid, M. (2007), Impact of daily consumption of iron fortified ready-to-eat cereal and pumpkin seed kernels (Cucurbita pepo) on serum iron in adult women. BioFactors, 30, 19-26.
3 – Makni, M., Fetoui, H., Garoui, E. M., Gargouri, N. K., Jaber, H., Makni, J., Boudwara, T., & Zeghal, N. (2010). Hypolipidemic and hepatoprotective seeds mixture diet rich in Ω-3 and Ω-6 fatty acids, food and chemical toxicology. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 48(8–9), 2239–2246.
4 – D.K. Kushawaha, M. Yadav, S. Chatterji, et al. (2016) α-Amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity assessment of Cucurbita maxima seeds– a LIBS based study Int. J. Phytomed., 8 (3), 312-318
5 – LaChance, L. R., & Ramsey, D. (2018). Antidepressant foods: An evidence-based nutrient profiling system for depression. World journal of psychiatry, 8(3), 97–104.

Country of Origin

Produced and packaged in New Zealand from imported Certified Organic Pumpkin Seeds.

Functional Properties

All 9 Essential Amino Acids
Protein
Fibre
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Iron
Zinc
Copper

Pumpkin Protein Product Sheet