- 1. What is the lead content of this product?The lead content of this product is NMT 0.5 ppm.
- 2. Is this product irradiation & ETO free?No. In order to maintain the organic integrity of the product, we do not provide irradiated, or ETO treated organic pumpkin fruit powder.
- 3. What is the botanical name of pumpkin?The botanical name of pumpkin is Cucurbita moschata.
- 4. What is the moisture content in the Organic Pumpkin Fruit Powder that you provide?The moisture content in our organic pumpkin fruit powder is below 5%. This offers better control over microbial growth and increases the overall shelf life.
- 5. Is the heavy metal content in this product safe for human consumption?Yes. The heavy metals content in this product is within the limit as per CA Prop 65. Hence, it is suitable for human consumption.
- 6. What are heavy metals you consider for qualifying this material and why?We test our product for the presence of heavy metals including cadmium, arsenic, mercury, and lead as these are known as carcinogens and considered harmful for human consumption beyond certain limits.
- 7.Is this Organic Pumpkin Fruit Powder GMO-Free?Yes, this Organic Pumpkin Fruit Powder provided by us is GMO-free. As GMOs are dangerous for health, we do not accept products from the facilities where GMOs are manufactured, processed, or produced.
- 8. Is this Organic Pumpkin Fruit Powder safe for consumption?Yes. The heavy metals content in this Organic Pumpkin Fruit Powder is within the limit as per CA Prop 65. Hence, it is suitable for human consumption.
Organic Pumpkin Fruit Powder
Botanical Name: Cucurbita moschata
Plant Part Used: Fruit
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Belonging to the family of Cucurbitaceae, pumpkin is an herbaceous plant that grows along the ground. Native to Central America and Mexico, pumpkin is rich in vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, phytosterols, and Phosphorous. The primary active components in pumpkin are polysaccharides, para-aminobenzoic acid, fixed oils, sterol, proteins, and peptides. The presence of carotenoids gives pumpkin pulp its yellow colour. Pumpkin also contains polysaccharides, pigments, amino acids, active proteins, and antioxidants.
