Pumpkin flour combines a lot of useful properties that pumpkin seeds have. A big advantage is the absence of gluten, which often causes allergic reactions in people.
Vitamin composition
The product contains vitamins C, A, K, B, potassium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, calcium, omega fats, organic acids.
Chemical composition
Nutrient | Quantity | The norm for an adult |
Calories | 286 kcal | 1684 kcal |
Vitamin PP | 6 mg | 25 mg |
Vitamin B6 | 0,3 mg | 2 mg |
Vitamin B2 | 0,3 mg | 1,8 mg |
Vitamin B1 | 0,46 mg | 1,5 mg |
Vitamin В9 | 77 mgc | 400 mgc |
Vitamin B5 | 1 mg | 5 mg |
Cu | 1610 mgc | 1000 mgc |
P | 1003 mg | 800 mg |
Fe | 12 mg | 18 mg |
Zn | 11 mg | 12 mg |
К | 954 mg | 2000 mg |
Mn | 7 mg | 2 mg |
Mg | 600 mg | 700 mg |
Ca | 60 mg | 1000 mg |
Se | 12 mgc | 55 mgc |
The use and benefits of pumpkin flour
The product has the following medicinal properties:
- Normalizes liver function;
- Reduces cholesterol levels;
- Normalizes metabolism;
- Improves digestion;
- Normalizes the composition of bile;
- Prevents the development of adenoma;
- It has an anthelmintic effect.
Recipe for cooking keta waffles with the addition of pumpkin flour
Ingredients:
- 50 g almond flour
- 20 g pumpkin flour
- 2 tbsp flax seeds
- 1/2 tsp baking
- powder 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 eggs
- 30 ml coconut milk
- 25 g pumpkin puree
- Coconut oil for frying
Preparation:
In a large bowl, mix all the liquid ingredients. Pour all the dry ingredients into the sifter. Sift all the dry ingredients into the liquid mixture and mix. Heat a waffle iron and lubricate it with coconut oil. Bake the waffles for 5-6 minutes. Enjoy your meal!
Method of application
From the powder, you can cook porridge, smoothies, add to salads or eat just like that.
Contraindications
If pumpkin seed flour is abused, gastritis or an ulcer may develop, since the product contains a large amount of salicylic acid. The product is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance.