Pumpkin Seeds in Every Aspect: Evaluation of Pumpkin Seeds and Its Waste in the Food Industry

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https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v13i7.1784-1799.7563

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Pumpkin Seed, food waste, Functional food, Vegetable, Bioactive, Health

Abstract

Pumpkin (Cucurbitaceae) is a good raw material for the food industry because it can be processed cheaply in broad usage areas. One of its important sides is its seeds, which are gaining importance due to their high protein and oil content and rich bioactive component composition. The functional properties of the seeds can ensure high demand, and they can adapt to different processing methods and product formulations. Due to the increasing protein consumption related to the increasing world population and changing eating habits, there has been an increasing demand for edible proteins from plant sources. On the other hand, some concerns, such as limited availability and increasing concerns about animal-based proteins' health benefits and safety, can make pumpkin seeds an alternative, which stand out with their rich composition among plant protein sources. This review examines the nutritional profile, bioactive components, functional properties and potential uses of pumpkin seeds in the food industry. In addition to their nutritional and health importance, a sustainable management strategy for pumpkin seed waste should be considered in the food industry. It is emphasized that the by-products of pumpkin seeds, which can be consumed as functional foods, should be prevented from being wasted as waste and that it is important to evaluate them considering their potential health benefits.

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