Pumpkin Powder | Kaddu, Gummadikaya

Pumpkin Powder — known as Kaddu in Hindi, Parangikkay in Tamil, Gummadikaya in Telugu, Mathanga in Malayalam, Lal Bhopla in Marathi, and Kumro in Bengali (Cucurbita maxima)

Pumpkin Powder (Cucurbita maxima) is a spray-dried fruit powder retaining the natural beta-carotene, potassium, and polysaccharide content of pumpkin. The naturally sweet, vibrant orange powder suits functional beverages, bakery formulations, and nutraceutical supplement matrices requiring a natural carotenoid-rich ingredient.

Key benefits

• Rich in β-carotene: Supports eye health and immune function with natural antioxidants.
• High Potassium Content: Helps maintain electrolyte balance and supports cardiovascular health.
• Natural Sweetness: Enhances flavor profiles without added sugars or artificial sweeteners.
• Versatile Ingredient: Suitable for various food applications, providing vibrant color and nutrition.
• Clean-label: Free from artificial additives, appealing to health-conscious consumers.

How to use

• Bakery Enhancement: Mix into dough for vibrant color and nutrition.
• Smoothie Boost: Blend into smoothies for added sweetness and vitamins.
• Functional food inclusion: Add Pumpkin Powder to granola bars, protein balls, and functional snack formats — pilot at 2–5% inclusion rate and adjust to flavour and nutritional target.
• Supplement powder blends: Blend Pumpkin Powder into meal replacement, green blend, and adaptogen formulas — verify taste profile and dispersibility at target inclusion rate.
• Beverage & drink mixes: Incorporate Pumpkin Powder into instant beverage premixes — confirm solubility and colour contribution at intended concentration.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Pumpkin Powder?

Pumpkin Powder is rich in β-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, which is essential for maintaining healthy eyesight and supporting immune defenses. The natural concentration of nutrients in Pumpkin Powder may help protect cells from oxidative stress, bolster immune response, and promote . Its natural antioxidant properties support eye health by helping to prevent age-related macular degeneration and other vision issues

Claim strength: Moderate

What formats and MOQ options are available for Pumpkin Powder?

Pumpkin Powder is available in 1 kg sample packs and bulk quantities from Herbuno. Packaged in food-grade HDPE drums or foil-lined kraft bags. Full documentation supplied with every order.

Claim strength: High

What documentation is supplied with Pumpkin Powder?

Per-lot CoA and SDS are supplied with every order of Pumpkin Powder. CoA covers identity, purity, heavy metals, microbial limits, and moisture content. Organic certification and FSSAI documentation available for relevant variants. Shelf life: 18–36 months from manufacture under recommended storage conditions.

Claim strength: High

Claim-strength scale — High = multiple human studies; Moderate = a few trials; Emerging = early lab data.

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