pumpkin seeds- AUSTRALIAN (conventional, 100gm)

Description

Pumpkin Seed- Styrian Black

 The Styrian Pumpkin Seed is different to the usual pumpkin seed, the entire seed of this variety of pumpkin is edible as it has no outer hard shell. Without the hard fibrous casing the seeds are a lot easier to eat and process. Have a wonderful healthy green flavour

The Styrian Pumpkin Seed makes a nutritious, tasty snack.

The seed is valued for its

• essential fatty acid (EFA) content – Which makes up to 45-50% of the total seed
• have a well balanced form of all the essential amino acids
• fatty acids- omega 3 and omega 6 tryptophan ( converted into serotonin and niacin)- which the body uses to synthesise protein
• contains iron (11mg per 100g) and phosphorous, which

promote healthy blood development and efficient nerve and mental activity

• Are cholesterol free
• Contains:
• MINERALS: magnesium (a muscle relaxation), zinc (known for its many functions in the body including the healing and maintenance of tissues and enhancing the immune system), phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iron, copper, manganese and selenium.

• VITAMINS A & E – protects cells from free radical damage and aids the body to grow, maintain and heal

B GROUP VITAMINS– needed to process protein, carbohydrates         and fats

• protein– 30%
• phytochemicals– carotenoid (lutein) and porphyrin (chlorophyll)

supply and transport vitamins to the body, reduce cholesterol and support the reproductive and urinary tract