PUMPKIN SEEDS

Description

DESCRIPTION:

Pepitas are the kernels of the pumpkin seed. They are bright green and uniform in colour and crisp to

bite.

Pumpkin seeds may reduce hormonal damage to prostate cells and preliminary studies show they may

reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer. They are high in fibre, iron, copper, magnesium,

manganese and phosphorous. They also contain calcium, potassium, zinc, selenium, folate and niacin.

INGREDIENTS:

Pumpkin Seed Kernels

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION:

Colour Green to dark green colour

Flavour Characteristic nutty flavour, free from any objectionable flavours, no bad or rancid

tastes.

Odour Typical pepita aroma, free from any objectionable odours and taints.

Texture Should be firm and not soft, free flowing pumpkin seed kernels.

Moisture 7.0% maximum

Purity *9.9% minimum

Defects Physical Damage 5.0% maximum by weight

Inshell 0.1% maximum by weight

Unripe 2.0% maximum by weight

Sprouted Seeds 0.1% maximum by weight

Dirty Kernels 0.5% maximum by weight

Discoloured Kernels 1.5% maximum by weight

Heavy Oil 0.5% maximum by weight

Light Oil 2.0% maximum by weight

Visible Insect Damage 1.0% maximum by weight

Organic Contamination 0.2% maximum by weight 

Trumps Product Specifications – Pepitas

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Foreign Material 0.*1% maximum by weight

Aflatoxin *5ppb maximum

MICROBIOLOGICAL:

Standard Plate Count <**0,**0 / g

Yeast & Mould <*0,**0 / g

Coliforms <1,**0 / g

E.coli <*0 / g

Salmonella Not detected in *5g