Pumpkin Seed: Newer Perspectives

Increased consumer awareness of the health benefits of foods has led food manufacturers to increasingly focus on the functional ingredients. The functional components found in pumpkin enhance immunity and provide a litany of health benefits for the consumer. Pumpkin is high in proteins, beneficial seed oils and antioxidant properties. Many different types of foods can be developed from pumpkin seed as well. To date there has been no reference work that documents the up-to-date knowledge reg...