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Pumpkin Seeds

What are Pumpkin Seeds?

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. Like cantaloupe, cucumber, and squash, pumpkins and pumpkin seeds belong to the gourd or Cucurbitaceae family. [1]



History

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Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Pumpkin Seeds


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Pumpkin Seeds".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Pumpkin Seeds - WHFoods

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Dry Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pepita Seeds
Pepitas
Pumpkin Kernels
Pumpkin Seed
Pumpkin Seed Kernels
Pumpkin Seed Meal
Pumpkin Seed Powder
Raw Pepitas
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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