Bedemco Organic Pumpkin Seeds - Grade AA

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Texture

Dry and firm, not brittle or soggy

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Nut & Seed Products

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

GMO-free,

Kosher,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Organic,

Plant-Based

Food Ingredients Features

High Quality

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Food

Bakery,

Cereals & Snacks

Food & Nutrition Applications

Cereal Bars,

Cookies,

Muffins

Properties

Appearance

Big flat oval seeds

Flavor

Typical, free from foreign flavors or odors

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Moisture Content	max. 8	%	-
Purity (Free from all foreign matter)	min. 99.95	%	-
Broken	max. 5	%	-
Bad Kernels	max. 1	%	-
Free Fatty Acid	max. 1	%	-
Peroxide Value	max. 5	meq/kg	-

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Salmonella	Absent	per 25g	-
Escherichia Coli	Absent	-	-
Total Aflatoxin	max. 20	ppb	-

Foreign Materials

• May contain 0.05% impurities.
• Product is detected to industry best standards to be free from stone, metal, glass, sticks, and infestation.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

GMP,

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP),

Kosher,

Organic Certified,

USDA Organic

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Cartons

Availability

• Raw : Diced
• Dry : Roasted Butter

Packaging Information

Food Grade Poly-lined Corrugated Cartons (Vacuum seal available upon request).

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

24 months

Storage Conditions

Shelf life of 24 months when stored in cool (40-45°F) and dry, clean area. Store in the original packaging away from sunlight.