Pumpkin seed flour
This flour is available in organic and in conventional version too. The Grapoila Organic Pumpkin Seed Flour has won the two-star award at the Great Taste in 2020 (The Great Taste Award is the most famous food tasting contest in the world based on blind testing).
This flour is made of hulless oilseed pumpkins. It has a characteristic taste and aroma and a vivid green color.
Due to its very high protein content consumption of gluten-free pumpkin seed flour is highly recommended to ones on a vegan diet. It is not only a perfect source of vegan protein, it also has an almost perfect amino acid composition containing high amount of 8 essential amino acids. On the other hand it is low in carbohydrates and fats, so it fits well in any low-energy and low-carb diets. When consumed regularly, pumpkin seed flour has a beneficial effect against bladder and prostate diseases. Due to its high phosphorus content, it facilitates brain and neural processes. It slows down and moderates the process of dementia.
It is a great baking additive: tranditional white wheat flour can be replaced by it up to 30 %. Ideal for buns, scones and bread dough. Its wonderful green color makes anything a bit extraordinary.
Can be consumpted simply by adding to youghurts, shakes and morning meals.
Nutritional values
- Energy (KJ / Kcal) 1479/352
- Fat (g/100g) 7,20
- – of which are saturated fatty acids (g/100g) 3,11
- Carbohydrate (g/100g) 4,31
- – of which is sugar (g/100g) 3,95
- Protein (g/100g) 61,76
- Salt (g/100g) 0,03
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