History:
The ancestors of pumpkins, squash wild, seem to originate
Central America, between Mexico and Guatemala, their culture has
spread to North America and South. Squashes are consumed
years since 1000, the Indians grew squash for seeds. Through the
centuries, new varieties have emerged and have been cultivated by the Aztecs,
Mayas and Incas. Shortly after the discovery of America, the culture of
Squash was introduced in Europe.
Description:
Pumpkin seeds are dark green, oval-shaped with an edge on the top.
Variety:
Grown without shell
Ingredient (s): pumpkin seeds
Process of manufacture:
1.Nettoyage / 2.Triage / 3. Calibration / 4. Packaging
Income:
Recipe ideas are available on the website www.markal.fr
Expected use of the product / Directions:
The seed is eaten squash nature, grilled, chopped or ground. It accompanies salads, soups, cheese
white or muesli, mixed with vegetables, dried fruits or are transferred to the dough. Also delicious
as an aperitif. The seed is rich in protein and contains many minerals (magnesium, iron,
phosphorus, zinc, copper, potassium, calcium) and vitamins (A, B1, B2). It takes an oil food
oil seed squash.
Physical and nutritional characteristics: average 100 g
• Humidity Max. 8%
• Carbohydrates 14 g to 16
• Protein 28 to 30 g
• Fat 45.7 to 47.7 g
• Fiber 1 to 3 g
• Energy value 533 to 553 Kcal
91 to 131 KJ
• Mineral Ca: 55 mg / K: 919 mg / P: 92 mg / Fe: 3.3 mg / Mg: 262 mg / Na: 18 mg
• Vitamin A: 62 IU / C: 0.3 mg / B1: 0.03 mg / B2: 0.05 mg / B6: 0.04 mg / Niacin: 0.29 mg
Traceability:
Origin : China