Pumpkin Seeds Wholesale

What are Pumpkin Seeds?

Pumpkin seeds, also called 'pepitas', are flat and oval shaped seeds that come from different types of pumpkins. They have a nutty flavor and a crunchy texture, which makes them popular in cooking, snacks, and healthy foods.

These seeds contain a lot of nutrients like protein, magnesium, and healthy fats. This is why they are often used in plant-based meals, protein bars, and baking. When mixed you can find them together with other seeds such as sunflower seeds, chia seeds, or hemp seeds. As more consumers are looking for healthy and natural ingredients, pumpkin seed suppliers play an important role in fulfilling these needs.

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Types, Varieties & Forms

Pumpkin seeds come in different types based on their shell, how they are processed, and their quality. Each type has different benefits:

• GWS (Grown Without Shell): These seeds have no shell and come from Cucurbita pepo varieties. They are soft and have a mild taste, perfect for snacks, granola, and nutrition mixes.
• Shine Skin (SS): These are traditional white-shelled seeds. They are often roasted or salted and are great for baking, candy, and ready-to-eat snacks.
• Snow White Pumpkin Seeds: These large, bright white seeds are popular in the premium snack market because of their size and look.
• Black Pumpkin Seeds: These rare dark seeds are used in special dishes or as decorative toppings.

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Other products made from pumpkin seeds include:

• Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder: This plant-based protein is added to drinks and supplements.
• Pumpkin Seed Oil: This cold-pressed pumpkin oil has a rich flavor and is becoming popular in gourmet cooking and health products.

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Pumpkin Seeds Quality

Pumpkin seeds come in different qualities to meet various market needs:

• Grade AA: These are the best quality seeds. They are even in size, color, and texture.
• Grade A: These seeds are a bit less uniform than AA. They are suitable for retailers, bulk sales, and bakeries.
• Grade B: These seeds are usually smaller or not as visually uniform. They are often used in industrial food processing or for oil extraction.
• Industrial: These are meant for extraction, animal feed, or as an additional ingredient.

Nutrada helps you to find suppliers for all commercial qualities, whether you need hulled kernels, in-shell seeds, or processed pumpkin seed varieties.

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Harvest Season

Pumpkin seeds are collected in early autumn, from September to October, when the pumpkins are mature. After picking, the seeds are taken out, cleaned, dried, and processed in various ways.

We suggest that you plan your sourcing during the peak harvest time, so that you can find more suppliers, enjoy better quality, and get better prices when buying pumpkin seeds in bulk.

Producing Countries

Pumpkin seed production depends a lot on how pumpkins are grown. The top producers are:

• China: This country produces the most pumpkins in the world, around 7.44 million tonnes each year, and is a main supplier of 'GWS' seeds.
• India: India grows about 5.20 million tonnes of pumpkins every year and has improved seed processing.
• Ukraine: With a production of 1.31 million tonnes of pumpkins, Ukraine helps supply the European market with 'Shine Skin' and Snow White seeds.

Other key producers include Austria, known for organic pumpkin seed oil. Nutrada’s supplier network includes these regions, ensuring reliable documentation and traceability.

‍Trends

Pumpkin seeds have long been valued for their health benefits and nutrients. Today, they play an important role in many plant-based diets. More people are looking for vegan protein, healthy snacks, and natural ingredients. This has led to pumpkin seeds being used in protein bars and sports nutrition products. You can also find them in superfood mixes, granolas, vegan baking mixes, and gluten-free products. The growing interest in organic and sustainable seeds has increased the need for certified pumpkin seed suppliers, and Nutrada helps meet this demand.

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Pumpkin Seeds Manufacturers

Nutrada matches you with certified pumpkin seed wholesalers and exporters. They offer pumpkin seeds, as well as pumpkin flour and protein powder. You can customize your search based on your needs, such as origin, type and certifications.

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Pumpkin seed bulk

Buying pumpkin seeds in bulk is a smart way to save money on a product that is a key ingredient for many businesses. This is perfect for food makers, snack producers, and repackers. On Nutrada you can choose from options like GWS, 'Snow White' and 'Shine Skin'. Typically the product is packaged in 25 kilograms food-safe materials. This can either be plastic or paper.

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Private Label Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are the perfect ingredient for many businesses that focus on natural ingredients. They work well in mixtures and snacks. The partners on our network can help your business with labeling, packaging, and bringing your product to markets around the world.

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Organic Pumpkin Seeds

Nutrada's platform has various suppliers that offer certified organic pumpkin kernels, flakes, flour, and oil. Whether you require a supplier with EU Organic, USDA Organic, or Fairtrade certifications, you can easily select the partner that best meets your criteria.

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Pumpkin Seed Suppliers

Nutrada helps you find the best pumpkin seeds supplier, based on your criteria. Find a supplier from countries like China, India, Ukraine, and Austria. Whether you need seeds, flour or protein powder, our platform lets you easily compare suppliers. Get started today!

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