Known Benefits
Organic pumpkin seeds are richย in mono-unsaturated fatty acids that help lower bad LDL cholesterol and increase good HDL cholesterol in the blood. Therefore,ย it helps to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes. Mono-unsaturated fatty acids are required in the synthesis of ฮณ-amino butyric acid (GABA). GABA, an anti-stress neurochemical in the brain helps reduce anxiety, nervous irritability, and other neurotic conditions.
Pumpkin seeds are a very good source of anti-oxidant Vitamin E, B-complex, protein and essential minerals like copper, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium.
Recommended Usage
Eat it raw or roasted, Use in granolas, biscuits, breads, cookies, casseroles or baked goods. Sprinkle over fruit or vegetable salads, desserts such as sundaes and other confectionery. Excellent source of amino acid Tryptophan and glutamate which is used to enrich meat, poultry, rice, and vegetable dishes.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
CERTIFIED ORGANIC BY: ECOCERT / NOP-USA
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 100g
Energy 180kj
Protein 9g
Fat 12g
Total Dietary Fibre 3g
Total Carbohydrates 4g
Sugar 1g
Sodium 5mg
