Pumpkins are a type of winter squash that originated from North America and rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, and fibre. They also contain antioxidants that can help prevent damage caused by free radicals to the body.
Pumpkin belongs to the Cucurbita genus, along with cucumbers, melons, and squash. However, the term â??pumpkinâ?? refers to members of four different species, C. moschata, C. mixta, C. pep, and C. maxima. Pumpkins range in size from less than 0.5 kg to more than 450 kg. Miniature-sized pumpkins weigh less than 0.5 kg, are marketed fresh and typically used for decorative purposes.
Pumpkin is a nutrient-dense crop; a cup of cooked pumpkin provides more than 200 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin A, 20 percent of the recommended vitamin C and more potassium than a banana.
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Pumpkin is a popular vegetable consumed in daily cooking and also are used in sweet preparation. Enriched with rich source of Vitamin A and Potassium , It has got excellent anti oxidant properties. Budansons Agro Exports brings a range of varieties viz: Chakri pumpkin, Disco pumpkin etc to suit the taste and flavor of customer.
Shipping : By Air and Sea
Packing : By Air- 5 kg Box / As per customer requirement.
By Ship : 40 ft Refeer Container / As per customer requirement
Produce name : Pumpkin crisps
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Product Details
Bohang offers a very large assortment of dried organic and conventional fruit. The range includes freeze dried, air dried, spray dried and vacuum dried fruit with or without seeds. We can supply products of all sizes, ranging from whole fruit to slices, pieces, diced and powder. We are certain that we can also find the product that meets your need.
The packing: bag, can, gift box, customized package.
Pumpkin is a highly nutrient-dense food. It is rich in vitamins and minerals but low in calories. Pumpkin seeds, leaves, and juices all pack a powerful nutritional punch.
There are many ways pumpkin can be incorporated into desserts, soups, salads, preserves, and even as a substitute for butter.
Pumpkin has a range of fantastic health benefits, including being one of the best-known sources of beta-carotene.
Consuming foods rich in beta-carotene may reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer, offer protection against asthma and heart disease, and delay aging and body degeneration.
A pumpkin is a cultivar that is round with smooth, slightly ribbed skin. The color of Pumpkins varies from orange to yellow. The Indian Pumpkin exporter exports tonnes of pumpkins abroad each year. Due to various benefits and uses of this vegetable, the Pumpkin export from India has also been increasing over the years. The export of Pumpkin is a great business opportunity for local vendors and farmers who want to expand their businesses
and enter the international market. Pumpkin import from India includes various varieties of Pumpkins.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrients Calories - 49 calories
Dietary Fiber - 3 g
Total Carbohydrate - 12 g
Protein 2g
Vitamins Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin B-6
Minerals Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
A pumpkin is a cultivar of a squash plant, most commonly of Cucurbita pepo, that is round with smooth, slightly ribbed skin, and most often deep yellow to orange in coloration. The thick shell contains the seeds and pulp.
In a 100-gram amount, raw pumpkin provides 110 kilojoules (26 kilocalories) of food energy and is an excellent source (20% or more the Daily Value, DV) of provitamin A beta-carotene and vitamin A (53% DV). Vitamin C is present in moderate content (11% DV), but no other nutrients are in significant amounts (less than 10% DV, table). Pumpkin is 92% water, 6.5% carbohydrate, 0.1% fat and 1% protein.
Pumpkins are very versatile in their uses for cooking. Most parts of the pumpkin are edible, including the fleshy shell, the seeds, the leaves, and even the flowers. Pumpkin purée is sometimes prepared and frozen for later use. When ripe, the pumpkin can be boiled, steamed, or roasted.
Pumpkins that are still small and green may be eaten in the same way as squash or zucchini. In the Middle East, pumpkin is used for sweet dishes; a well-known sweet delicacy is called halawa yaqtin. In the Indian subcontinent, pumpkin is cooked with butter, sugar, and spices in a dish called kadu ka halwa. Pumpkin is used to make sambar in Udupi cuisine. In Guangxi province, China, the leaves of the pumpkin plant are consumed as a cooked vegetable or in soups. In Australia and New Zealand, pumpkin is often roasted in conjunction with other vegetables. In Japan, small pumpkins are served in savory dishes, including tempura. In Myanmar, pumpkins are used in both cooking and desserts (candied). The seeds are a popular sunflower seed substitute. In Thailand, small pumpkins are steamed with custard inside and served as a dessert. In Vietnam, pumpkins are commonly cooked in soups with pork or shrimp. In Italy, it can be used with cheeses as a savory stuffing for ravioli. Also, pumpkin can be used to flavor both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
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Product origin : Sri Lanka
Key Specifications/Special Features
Highly nutritious and particularly rich in vitamin A
High antioxidant content reduces the risk of chronic diseases
Packs vitamins that may boost immunity
Vitamin A, lutein and zeaxanthin protects eyesight
Nutrient density and low calorie count promotes weight loss
Antioxidant content lowers risk of cancer
Potassium, vitamin C and fiber may benefit heart health
Contains compounds that promote healthy skin
Incredibly versatile and easy to add to diet
Harmonization System (HS) Code : 07099300
Minimum Order Size : 1 Ton
Packaging details : 10/ 15/ 25 / 50 kg
