Pumpkin Seed Extract

Pumpkin seedscome from — you guessed it — pumpkins. They’re usually cultivated from the Cucurbita pepo and Cucurbita maxima species (4Trusted Source).

The colorful, colossal gourds are members of the Cucurbitaceae family and are siblings to zucchini, watermelon, squash, and cucumber (5Trusted Source).

Grinding raw or roasted pumpkin seeds creates pumpkin seed powder.

Pumpkin seed powder made from roasted pumpkin seeds may have greater health benefits because heat exposure increases its antioxidants. Raw pumpkin seeds may not have the same flavor, aroma, or ease of digestion as roasted pumpkin seeds (6Trusted Source).

Pumpkin seed powder is an excellent plant protein source, especially for those who avoid animal proteins or have allergies to dairy proteins such as whey and casein.