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Pumpkin seeds belong to the gourd or Cucurbitaceae family. Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are flat dark green seeds. Some are encased in a yellow-white husk, although some varieties of pumpkins produce seeds without shells. The biggest international producers of pumpkins include the United States, Mexico, India, and China.

Snow white pumpkin seeds

Size : 10.5cm,11cm,12cm,13cm,14cm,15cm
Origin: Northeast of China.
Package : in 25 kg or 50 kg New Strong P.P woven bags
Specification: Moisture: 9% Max
                         Admixture:0.5% Max
                         Heavy Dirty Seeds: 1% Max
                         Light Dirty Seeds: 2% Max


Shine skin pumpkin seeds

Size : 11cm,12cm,13cm,14cm,15cm
Origin: Northeast of China.
Package : in 25 kg or 50 kg New Strong P.P woven bags
Specification: Moisture: 9% Max
                          Admixture:0.5% Max
                          Heavy Dirty Seeds: 1% Max
                          Light Dirty Seeds: 2% Max

Pumpkin seed kernels ex shine skin

Size : Grade A,AA
Origin: Northeast of China.
Package: 25kgs p.p woven bags with inner vacuum bags
Specification:  Purity: 99.95% max
                          Moisture: 6% Max
                          Broken kernels: 3% max

Pumpkinseed kernels, grown without shell

Package: 25kgs p.p woven bags with inner vacuum bags
Specification: Purity: 99.95% max
                         Moisture: 6% Max
                         Broken kernels: 3% max

Nutritional Information:
Pumpkin seeds are a very good source of the minerals phosphorous, magnesium and manganese. They are also a good source of other minerals including zinc, iron and copper. In addition, pumpkin seeds are a good source of protein and vitamin K.

Ingredients:

• 6 medium sized carrots peeled and cut in turned pieces
• 1/2 TBS fresh chopped parsley
• 1 TBS fresh chopped mint
• 1 TBS coarsely chopped pumpkin seeds
• 2 TBS lemon juice
• extra virgin olive oil to taste
salt and cracked black pepper to taste


Directions:
1. Bring lightly salted water to a boil in steamer with a tight fitting lid.
2. Steam carrots in basket until slightly crunchy inside, (al dente).
3. Chop rest of ingredients and toss with carrots when done.


Healthy Cooking Tips:
Check doneness of your carrots by inserting the tip of a sharp knife into the center. You want them tender on the outside with still a slight crispiness in the center.


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