Pumpkin Seed Powder

(Cucurbita pepo)

The pumpkin — Cucurbita pepo — is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the Americas, with archaeological evidence of cultivation dating back over 7,500 years in Mexico and Central America. Long before the pumpkin became synonymous with autumn harvest festivals and holiday pies, its seeds were prized as a nutritious, protein-rich food by Indigenous peoples throughout the Americas, and they have been a valued culinary and botanical ingredient across cultures from Mesoamerica to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia for centuries. Our Pumpkin Seed Powder is made from the seeds of Heirloom pumpkins — non-hybrid, open-pollinated varieties grown right here in the USA — ground to a fine, versatile powder that delivers the full nutritional profile of the whole seed in a convenient, easy-to-use form. Heirloom varieties are prized for their superior flavor, nutritional density, and genetic integrity compared to modern hybrid cultivars.

Pumpkin seeds are among the most nutritionally dense seeds available, rich in protein (approximately 30–35% by weight — one of the highest protein contents of any seed), cucurbitin (a unique amino acid derivative characteristic of Cucurbita seeds), linoleic acid (omega-6 fatty acid), oleic acid (omega-9), palmitic acid, stearic acid, zinc (one of the richest plant sources), magnesium, iron, phosphorus, copper, manganese, potassium, selenium, tocopherols (vitamin E — delta- and gamma-tocopherol), phytosterols (beta-sitosterol, delta-7-sterols characteristic of Cucurbita), cucurbitacins (triterpenoid compounds unique to the Cucurbitaceae family), lignans, tryptophan, and glutamic acid. Available in Powder form.

Product Highlights

• Ground seed powder of Cucurbita pepo — Pumpkin Seed Powder
• USA Grown — sourced from American-grown heirloom pumpkins
• Heirloom varieties — non-hybrid, open-pollinated pumpkins prized for superior flavor and nutritional integrity
• Exceptionally rich in protein (30–35%) — one of the highest protein contents of any seed
• Rich in zinc, magnesium, iron, delta-7-phytosterols, cucurbitin, and tocopherols
• Contains cucurbitin — a unique amino acid derivative found almost exclusively in Cucurbita seeds
• Available in Powder form

How to Use

Smoothies & Shakes: Add 2–3 tablespoons to smoothies and protein shakes for a plant-based protein boost with a mild, nutty flavor. Baking: Incorporate into muffins, breads, cookies, and energy bars for added protein and nutrition. Soups & Sauces: Whisk into soups and sauces as a thickener and protein enricher — pairs especially well with squash and root vegetable soups. Oatmeal & Porridge: Stir into morning oatmeal or overnight oats. Dips & Spreads: Blend into hummus, dips, and nut butter blends. Coating: Use as a gluten-free coating for baked chicken or fish — combine with herbs and spices.

Available in Powder (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz). USA Grown · Heirloom Varieties.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.