What is Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder？
Pumpkin seed protein powder is a green or light green powder derived from the ripe seeds of pumpkin, a plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. Pumpkin seeds are rich in oil and protein, and its protein contains a variety of essential amino acids. It is a high-quality protein raw material for preparing polypeptides and a good source of plant protein.
Nutritional Value of Pumpkin Seed Protein
Pumpkin seed protein contains 8 kinds of essential amino acids and histidine needed by children. The amino acid content exceeds the standards set by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization. The absorption rate of pumpkin seed protein in the human body can reach 88%-97%, and the physiological potency is 73%-86%.
Functional Properties of Pumpkin Seed Protein
1. Solubility
Protein solubility is one of the basic physical properties of proteins, which will affect other functional properties and practical application value of proteins. Pumpkin seed protein has very low nitrogen solubility.
2. Water absorption
The water absorption rate of protein is closely related to the preservation of freshness and shape during food storage, and is also related to the viscosity of food. Pumpkin seed protein contains many polar groups on its peptide chain backbone, so it has water absorption, water retention and swelling properties.
3. Gel properties
The gel properties of proteins vary from protein to protein. Proteins with large molecular weight and high content of hydrophobic amino acids can form high-strength gel systems.
Pumpkin seed protein has high viscosity, plasticity and elasticity. It can be used not only as a carrier for water, but also for flavorings, sugars and other compounds, helping to maintain shape stability. This is extremely beneficial for food processing.
Applications
Pumpkin seed protein powder can be used in protein drinks, sports nutrition, energy bars, protein-fortified snacks or biscuits, cakes, vegetarian meat, nutritional shakes, baby nutrition, vegetarian food, etc.
Certification and Qualification
Factory Facility
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