Pumpkin Seeds are extremely high in Phytic Acid. It blocks important minerals and vitamins in the body. Winston A. Price covers this quite well and specifically points out pumpkin seeds as having one of the highest concentrations of Phytic Acid....
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The literature I have received with the product does not go into the details about roasting or soaking but it does say that they use European style cold expeller presses to produce oils, flowers and powders. I suggest you write to them directly to find the answer you seek. The literature says to contact them online with any questions at seedoilcompany.com. I would be interested in their response as well.
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CHINA!!!! Here is the reply I received from Eden Foods.... "Thank you for your interest in Eden Foods. Eden Pumpkin Seeds are a hull-less variety organically grown on family farms in northeast China, according to the standards established by the NOP (National Organic Program). This variety is not grown in sufficient quantity in other countries (including the U.S. and Mexico) to accommodate the consistent supply needs of Eden Foods. Eden has purchased pumpkin seeds from the same certified organic supplier since 2005 and the quality of the seeds has remained consistently excellent since that time. The water used to irrigate the pumpkin fields is regularly tested and meets the same high quality standards as required for U.S. Drinking Water Standards. The raw pumpkin seeds are BRC (British Retail Consortium) certified, a food safety certification standard that meets the criteria established for the GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative). As is true for all Eden growers and suppliers, we regularly visit and inspect the farms where the pumpkin seeds are grown, as well as the Michigan processing facility where they are cleaned and bagged. Once cleaned, the finished pumpkin seeds are certified organic by OCIA (Organic Crop Improvement Association), according to the standards established by the NOP". Customer Service Eden Foods 701 Tecumseh Road Clinton, MI 49236
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Vitamin A 500 IU, vitamin C 30 MG, vitamin D 120 IU, vitamin E 15 IU, Thiamin 0.6 MG, Niacin 15mg. Vitamin B6 0.8 MG, folate 120 MCG, Vitamin B12 2.7mcg,Biotin 3000mcg, pantothenic acid 10mg, iodine 22.5mcg, magnesium 5mg, zinc 3mg. MSM, grape seed extract, saw palmetto (berry) extract, pumpkin seed powder, gotu kola powder, ginkgo biloba powder, L-Lysine hydrochloride, L-proline, kelp, bioflavonoids, nettle leaf powder. Other ingredient: gelatin, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide. -hope there are no typos
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Life Extension now has Pumpkin Seed Extract WITHOUT the soy flavonoids, but it seems you have to buy it directly from them.
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Yes, at the bottom of the list of vitamins and minerals it states: Contains fish and soybeans. It does not give the amount.
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One big reason is for the sulforaphane, a major anti-cancer nutrient that is far more concentrated in the sprouts than in cruciferous vegetables. See http://johnrobbins.info/blog/what-about-sprouts/ .
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On the back it lists the ingredients as: "Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil and Celtic Sea Salt." 1 TBSP is the serving size = 100 calories, 9 G total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0 g Trans fat, 0 Cholesterol, 45MG Sodium, 2g Total Carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 g sugars & 3 g Protein. It is quite rich so, for me, a little goes a long way. I LOVE Pumpkin seeds. There is a recipe for Pumpkin Seed Maple Spread on the back: 1/2 cup Pumpkin Seed Butter, 2 tsp Maple syrup and cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg to taste. Hope This HELPS YOU.
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Sorry Jennifer. I meant to order pumpkin seeds So I just have them to a friend. I'll let you know if she knows
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Well, you could have Googled this yourself but here are two links I found for you.http://www.flaxcouncil.ca/english/index.jsp?p=g7&mp;=nutritionand herehttp://www.livestrong.com/article/359808-golden-flax-seed-vs-brown-flax-seed/
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As for "safety," pumpkin seed oil has been consumed for years as a salad oil, if it were poisonous we would "certainly know by now. As for "effectiveness," you didn't say for what . . . regardless, you can do Google search just as well as I can. So don't be lazy, and do your own search.
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Yes. You should always grind flax seeds for nutritional value or they you don't get they're nutrients. They just pass through your system whole if you don't grind them, if you get my drift.
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Here's what the ingredients say: pumpkin, organic oatmeal, pearled barley, potatoes, oat fiber, apples, canola oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, natural flavor, vanilla, mixed tocopherols.
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Pumpkin seeds are naturally gluten free. I do not know if an ingredient was added but I do not think so. I add them to many things including grain free recipes to increase the protein ratio.
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The label on the package just says "salt" for ingredients, but according to their website http://www.sincerelynuts.com/seeds/pumpkin-seeds/pepitas-shelled-roasted--salted they use sea salt. Specific amounts of sodium are not listed on the ingredients. Each serving has 5% daily value of sodium (15.2 servings per pound...approx serving size is 1.1 oz). 1g of sugars.
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As pumpkin seeds can vary greatly in size from one variety to the next, I would suggest experimenting until you find one that works. I would probably start with the cucumber plate, the sweet corn plate, or the lima bean plate, if the seeds are very large. With any plate, you are going to end up doing a lot of thinning, since it will seed much thicker than the recommended plant spacing for most pumpkins.
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From the research that I have done, you do not need to grind them to get the full nutritional benefit. Unlike flax seeds, your body can break down the hull. They will indeed get stuck in your teeth, however. :)
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I believe you can mix it with anything you want. I never have because I like to have smoothies in the morning. You can put it in your salad dressings. Whatever you think pumpkin seeds will taste good in. I hope that helps you.