• production and marketing of pumpkin seed oil related products in Tanzania
  • production and marketing of pumpkin seed oil related products in Tanzania
  • production and marketing of pumpkin seed oil related products in Tanzania
  • production and marketing of pumpkin seed oil related products in Tanzania
  • How are pumpkin seeds processed?
  • Since pumpkin seeds are still mainly used in the food industry as a source of vegetable oil, they are generally processed in a traditional way, which includes in the first step the milling and moistening at 70 °C, followed by roasting at 130 °C for 30 min and cold pressing the seeds at mild processing temperatures lower than 50 °C.
  • What is the chemical composition of pumpkin seeds?
  • The chemical composition of pumpkin seeds highly depends on the plant phenology, genotype, topographic variables, soil properties, and measurement methods. For instance, Syed et al. (2019) revealed that pumpkin seeds consist of 41.59% oil, 25.4% protein, 25.19% carbohydrates, 5.34% fiber, 5.2% moisture, and 2.49% total ash.
  • Are pumpkin seeds a sustainable protein source?
  • Despite these advantages, pumpkin seed cake protein (PSP) still remains underutilized in mainstream food production. Hence, this literature review aims to explore the current status and future potential of pumpkin seeds as a sustainable protein source for the development of novel food formulations.
  • Can EAE improve the quality of pumpkin seed albumin concentrates?
  • This highlights the potential of EAE for efficiently obtaining high-quality pumpkin seed albumin concentrates, preserving their functional integrity, and supporting sustainable food applications.
  • Can hydrolysates improve the nutritional value of pumpkin seed by-products?
  • The optimal conditions (i.e., 1% enzyme concentration, 40 °C, and 60 min) produced hydrolysates with high levels of bioactive compounds, indicating the high efficiency of this method in improving the nutritional value of pumpkin seed by-products (Dyankova et al. 2024).
  • What fatty acids are in pumpkin seeds?
  • Pumpkin seeds are mainly known for their high amounts of fats, or the oils obtained from them. The primary fatty acids found in pumpkin seed oil (PSO) include palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids, which collectively constitute over 95% of the total fatty acids.