Overview
Pumpkin Puree is extracted from high-quality and selected ripened Pumpkin. Our pumpkin puree is made from the highest quality pumpkins. This puree is low-calorie recipe and is very healthy for our body.
Pumpkin puree is a smooth blended, or mashed squash that can be used in cooking, baking, or served as a side dish. It’s a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and can be suitable for those wishing to eat light meals.
Pumpkin puree is characterized by its chromatic properties which contribute a different splash of colour to the recipes. This puree’s flavour is also determinant, as it can be used as a final product alone.
India is the second largest producer of pumpkins in the world. The majority of pumpkins in India are produced in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Pumpkins are grown during the monsoon and summer seasons. The ideal seasons for growing pumpkins are June–July and December–January.
Pumpkin Puree specification
Parameter Group | Range Value |
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PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL | |
Refractometric Brix @ 20 Deg Cel | Min 5 |
Acidity As % And. Citric Acid | 0.1 – 0.3 |
pH As Natural | 5.50 – 6.50 |
Pulp Content | 05 to 15 |
Colour Value | L – Min 38 |
Foreign Matter | Nil |
MICROBIOLOGICAL | |
Total Plate Count CFU / ml | <10 |
Yeast & Mould Count CFU / ml | <10 |
Coliform Count Per ml | Absent |
E.Coli | Absent |
ORGANOLEPTIC | |
Colour | Typical of Yellow Pumpkin colour |
Flavour & Aroma | Typical of pumpkin without any off flavor |
Taste | Characteristics of Pumpkin |
Appearance | Free of any foreign matter |
PACKING |
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Aseptic Pumpkin Puree is packed aseptically in pre-sterilized aseptic bags placed with polyliner in food grade epoxy painted (inside) open top MS drum. Product Net weight is 200kgs / or as per customer requirement. |
CONTAINER LOADING |
80 Drums Per 20’ Container ( With Pallet or Without pallet packing – optional) |
STORAGE |
Aseptic Pumpkin Puree should be stored at below 10 Deg C. |
SHELF – LIFE |
Best before 18 months from the date of manufacturing at below 10 Deg C |
Pumpkin Puree manufacturing process
Pumpkin puree is extracted from high-quality and selected ripened Pumpkin. The process involves selection of ripe pumpkin with washing with disinfectant followed by plain plain water, Milling and Refining, decantation and passing through foreign matter control devices such as magnetic trap, Strainer, Metal detector, thermal processing in PLC based Aseptic Sterilization and packed in Aseptic bags in MS drums with polyliner inside. The Pumpkin puree is stored in temperature controlled warehouses.
Usage of Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin is used in the form of Pumpkin puree in various food processing industries like beverages, sauces, soups, baby food, and more. This demand for Pumpkin puree encouraged other fruit puree manufacturers to become Pumpkin puree manufacturers. The Pumpkin puree segment is based on the application. On the basis of application, the Pumpkin puree is used in
- Bakery: Pumpkin puree is used to make pumpkin muffins and pumpkin bread.
- Beverages: Pumpkin puree is used to create original cocktails, beers, smoothies and other drinks.
- Confectionary: Pumpkin puree is used in pies, cupcakes, breads, and cookies products.
- Baby foods: Pumpkin puree is used in baby foods like pancakes and many more.
- Dairy: Pumpkin puree is used in dairy products like milkshakes, savory dishes and Baked goods.
Pumpkin Puree benefits:
- Pumpkin Puree contain vitamins C and E, beta carotene, folate and iron, which all help strengthen your immune system. Incorporating Pumpkin Puree into your diet can help your immune system become more effective at fighting off germs.
- Pumpkin Puree contains nutrients like calcium, potassium, and magnesium, which can help keep your heartbeat regular and blood pressure.
- Pumpkin Puree is low in calories, making it a weight-loss-friendly food.
- Pumpkin Puree can increase your vision because it is rich in beta carotene, an antioxidant that your body turns into vitamin A.
- Pumpkin Puree can help protect against skin cancer.
ABC Fruits is the leading manufacturer and exporter of Pumpkin Puree in India.
Seasons
- JAN
- FEB
- MAR
- APR
- MAY
- JUN
- JUL
- AUG
- SEP
- OCT
- NOV
- DEC