Organic Pumpkin seeds, shelled grown (GWS)

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Available in the following varieties

Pumpkin seeds, shelled grown (GWS)

Columbus was also the first here. He discovered the pumpkin for us Europeans in 1493. Spanish sailors brought the plant to Europe. Since the beginning of the 18th century, oil production has also been known. The value of this plant for the population was quickly recognized and the main varieties known today were bred soon afterwards. The use of pumpkin seeds as a snack, on the other hand, is relatively young. It was not until the 1990s that pumpkin seed rolls and bread became popular. Experts have taken advantage of a spontaneous mutation to breed the shellless varieties. They recognised the economic advantage of not having to peel the bread by hand. What remained are the valuable ingredients of the organic pumpkin seeds. The seeds are rich in vitamin E, selenium and polyunsaturated fatty acids. They are therefore an important supplement in health-conscious cuisine. Pumpkin seeds also contain phytosterols, which are said to have a positive effect on bladder diseases and prostate problems.

Use

GWS organic pumpkin seeds are the best raw material for pressing high-quality oils. Pumpkin seed oil is not only popular for food purposes, but is also used as a caring ingredient in cosmetics production. Organic pumpkin seeds are becoming increasingly popular in the bakery and kitchen. Protein bread with pumpkin seeds, pumpkin rolls and pumpkin sticks are as much a part of breakfast as they are of lunch. The popular green seeds make wholemeal biscuits crispy and nutritious. Pumpkin seeds taste good as a topping for salads, simply sprinkled on bread, in vegetable dishes, rice pots or as a refined breadcrumbs. Organic pumpkin seeds are also popular with athletes. Uncomplicatedly, they fill up energy reserves when they are nibbled out of the hand. Crispy bars and nut mixes, student food and muesli not only win visually through the green seeds, but also get bite and an interesting taste.