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Green Source Organics Organic Pumpkin Powder

Organic Pumpkin Powder is prepared from freshly harvested squash/pumpkin Curcubita pepo which has been washed, peeled, trimmed, diced, dried, and milled. It can be used as a dietary supplement or as an ingredient added to prepared foods such as baked goods, smoothies, nutritional snacks and bars, beverages and sauces. No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or other processing agents are used in the manufacturing process.

INCI Name: Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Powder

Ingredient Name: Pumpkin Powder

Functions: Supplement

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Labeling Claims: Alcohol-free, Allergen-free, Animal Products-free, Antibiotics-free, BSE-free, Colorants-free, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Heavy Metal-free, Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Non-Hazardous, Not Hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, Organic, Pathogen-free, Pesticide-free, Preservative-free, Solvent-free, Soy-free, TSE-free, Tocopherol-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
89998-03-8
Ingredients
Pumpkin Powder
EC No.
289-741-0
Texture

Fine powder free of foreign material and vegetable matter unrelated to pumpkin.

Product Information
  • Ingredients : 100% Whole Pumpkin Powder
  • Origin : North America/South America
  • Plant Part : Pumpkin Flesh

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health)

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Yellow/orange powder
Flavor
Characteristic of pumpkin
Odor
Characteristic of pumpkin
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 6%-
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Plate Countmax. 500,000cfu/g-
Coliformsmax. 1,000cfu/g-
Yeasts & Molds Countmax. 1,000cfu/g-
Escherichia colimax. 3cfu/g-
SalmonellaNegativeper 375g-

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Manufacturing Process

Green Source Organics Organic Pumpkin Powder - Manufacturing Process

 

CCP #1

  • Pasteurize, Vacuum Dry at 180°F for 30 seconds

CCP #2

  • Magnets: 5 lbs and 11 lbs magnets are used post sifting to extract large and fine metal particles. (3rd party Pull Test completed yearly).
  • Metal Detection- Critical Limits:
    • Ferrous-2.5mm test
    • Non Ferrous-2.0mm test
    • Stainless Steel -2.0mm test

CCP #3

  • Micro Biological Testing for:
    • Total Plate Count
    • Coliforms
    • Yeast & Mold
    • Salmonella
    • E.coli
    • S.aureus

CCP #4

  • Finished products labeled with product name, assigned lot code and net weight.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

Product shall be packed in bulk cardboard boxes or paper bags with a vapor barrier at weights of 40 - 55 lbs depending on bulk density.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Shelf Life

Do not expose to heat or direct sunlight. Maximum 36 months shelf life when stored properly in a cool, dry atmosphere. Product has a shelf life of 36 months when stored in an atmosphere of 70°F (20°C) or less with low humidity, longer if stored at -18°F (0°C).