What Is Pumpkin Seed Kernel?
Pumpkin seed kernel also named pepitas is an edible remainder from pumpkin seed which is the fruit of pumpkin generally grown as a field vegetable crop. Pumpkin seed kernel (pepitas) is rich in protein, zinc salts and different amino acids. Pumpkin seeds are sweet, warming, and enter the spleen, stomach, and large intestine. In traditional Chinese medical science, it is usually used for eliminating worms, parasites, bleeding haemorrhoids, constipation, and scanty lactation in breast feeding. Pumpkin seed kernel (pepitas) is a common ingredient in Mexican cuisine and is also roasted and served as a snack with yogurt, bread, salad and so on. And now it’s popular among the youngster around the world.
Main Origin of Pumpkin Seed Kernel
Though it maybe originated from South America, pumpkin seed kernel in China is now cultivated in Heilongjiang, Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang.
Processing Procedure of Pumpkin Seed Kernel
Feeding→Peeling Equipment→Drying & Gravity→Cleaning Up→Remove the Broken→Destoner→Color Sorting Equipment→Microwave Sterilized Treatment→X-Ray Detector→Hand Pick & Select Belt→Metal Detector→Roasted→Electrical Quantitative Packaging→Aseptic Packaging