Delight in the Savory and Sweet Aroma of Pumpkin Powder
100% pure pumpkin, dried and powdered, offers a savory yet sweet aroma with notes of fresh pumpkin and gourd. This versatile and nutritious addition enhances various culinary creations, from baked goods to smoothies. Pumpkin Powder is valued for its rich nutrient profile, including vitamins and minerals.
We use 100% real pumpkin powder. This is not pumpkin spice powder.
More about Pumpkin Powder
Pumpkin Powder isn't quite considered a staple in apothecaries and natural health stores, but we personally stock this due to our use in our Pumpkin products, including our Pumpkin Spice Chai.
What's great is that this fine, earth-toned powder boasts an array of active ingredients, including carotenoids like beta-carotene, a spectrum of vitamins and minerals, dietary fibers, and polysaccharides. Its mild, slightly sweet, and earthy flavor makes it a versatile addition to a variety of dishes, enhancing both their nutritional value and taste. Known for its antioxidant properties and health benefits, pumpkin powder is commonly used in food fortification, bakery products, and health supplements.
In the world of functional foods, pumpkin powder is celebrated for its potential to improve health outcomes, such as supporting eye health, boosting immunity, and aiding digestion. It is also a popular ingredient in health supplements, thanks to its rich concentration of bioactive compounds.
Know Your Ingredients: Pumpkin
| Latin Name | Cucurbita spp. |
| Active Ingredients | Carotenoids (such as beta-carotene), vitamins, minerals, dietary fibers, polysaccharides, sterols |
| Classification Secondary Metabolite | Carotenoids, Phenolic compounds |
| Flavor | Mild, slightly sweet, earthy |
| Common Use | Food fortification, bakery products, health supplements, functional foods |
| Origin | Native to North America, widely cultivated globally |