Pumpkin seed protein comes from the mature seeds of Cucurbita moschata (Duch.) Poiret., a Cucurbita moschata (Duch.) Poiret. pumpkin seed, which is also called pumpkin kernel, white melon seed, pumpkin seed, etc. Pumpkin seeds are rich in nutrients, containing about 50% fat and 30%-40% protein. After defatting, the protein content of pumpkin seeds can reach more than 60%, and the protein is rich in amino acid composition. It is a good source of plant protein.
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Off-white Powder | Complies |
| Assay | 60% | 60.06% |
| Mesh Size | 100 % pass 80 mesh | Complies |
| Ash | ≤ 5.0% | 2.85% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% | 2.85% |
| Chemical Analysis | ||
| Heavy Metal | ≤ 10.0 mg/kg | Complies |
| Pb | ≤ 2.0 mg/kg | Complies |
| As | ≤ 1.0 mg/kg | Complies |
| Hg | ≤ 0.1 mg/kg | Complies |
| Microbiological Analysis | ||
| Residue of Pesticide | Negative | Negative |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000cfu/g | Complies |
| Yeast&Mold | ≤ 100cfu/g | Complies |
| E.coil | Negative | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative |