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Indian Pumpkin Seeds

Hulled and whole pumpkin seeds — premium Indian export grade. Premium Indian pumpkin seeds — hulled (kernel only) and whole-shell. Sun-dried, machine-cleaned. Tested for moisture, foreign matter, freshness. Organic available.

Hulled · Whole Pumpkin SeedYear-RoundHS 12079990
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Indian Pumpkin Seeds
The category

Why Indian pumpkin seeds for export

Pumpkin seed (Cucurbita pepo) is a globally-traded healthy snack seed with strong demand in supplement, retail-snack, and bakery applications. India produces both hulled (kernel-only, also called pepitas) and whole-shell pumpkin seeds, with Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh dominating commercial supply.

Buyer-relevant grades: hulled (pepitas) for direct retail snack consumption and supplement encapsulation; whole seed for traditional and roasting applications. Hulled commands a price premium for the processing involved.

ZoeM works with cooperative grower networks. Processing includes sun-drying, mechanical hulling (for hulled grade), sieving, and density grading. Pre-shipment testing covers moisture, foreign matter, broken/damaged kernels, and freshness markers (peroxide value for kernel oil).

Variety guide

Compare varieties & grades

We supply the variety and grade most appropriate to your target market and end use. Below is a side-by-side comparison.

Premium snack

Hulled (Pepitas)

Kernel-only pumpkin seeds — bright green, ready for retail snack or culinary use. Highest commercial value.

  • Colour Bright green
  • Purity 99.5%+
  • Moisture <8%
  • Best for Snack retail, supplements, bakery, restaurants
Traditional / roasting

Whole Pumpkin Seed

Whole shell-on pumpkin seeds for traditional markets, roasting operations, and processors.

  • Colour Off-white shell, green kernel
  • Purity 99%+
  • Moisture <10%
  • Best for Roasting operations, traditional markets, processors
Origin

Where ZoeM sources from

Primary regions: Uttar Pradesh · Madhya Pradesh. Full sourcing footprint: Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan.

Season: Harvest Oct–Jan; year-round supply from storage.

We work with farmer producer organisations (FPOs), cooperatives and direct grower networks in each region. Pre-shipment grading and quality control happens at FSSAI-licensed packhouses and processing facilities close to the source farms, minimising post-harvest delay.

Specifications

Trade specifications

Standard export specifications. Custom grading available on confirmed orders.

HS Code12079990 (Other Oil Seeds — Pumpkin)
Botanical NameCucurbita pepo L.
Origin StatesUttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan
GradesHulled (pepitas), Whole shell-on
Purity99.5%+ (hulled), 99%+ (whole)
Moisture<8% (hulled), <10% (whole)
Foreign matter<0.5%
Damaged kernels (hulled)<3%
Packaging25kg PP bags; 1kg / 5kg retail vacuum packs; private label
Container loadingApprox. 18–20 MT per 40' container (hulled), 22–24 MT (whole)
Shelf life12 months from packing in cool dry storage; vacuum-pack extends to 18 months
Shipping portsJNPT, Mundra, Chennai
Quality assurance

Certifications & quality control

Every shipment is certified, lab-tested, and traceable to its source. This is non-negotiable for our buyers and forms the spine of our supplier relationships.

APEDAAgricultural & Processed Food Export Authority — Government of India
FSSAIFood Safety & Standards Authority of India license
GAPGood Agricultural Practices — farm-level certification
MSME / UdyamIndian Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
IECImporter-Exporter Code — DGFT
NABL Lab TestingPre-shipment testing at NABL-accredited Indian labs

Pre-shipment lab testing — every shipment ships with a NABL-accredited lab report covering relevant quality and safety parameters for the product type (moisture, residues, microbiological, density, colour, etc.). The report travels with the shipment documentation.

Phytosanitary & fumigation — we arrange Indian Plant Quarantine Department phytosanitary certificates and any required pre-shipment fumigation per the importing country’s regulations.

Traceability — we record source farm, packhouse, processing date and container number for every shipment.

Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

Hulled vs whole pumpkin seed — which?
Hulled (pepitas) for direct retail snack and culinary use — green kernels, bright appearance. Whole shell-on for roasting operations and traditional markets. Hulled commands ~50–80% price premium.
What is the purity of hulled pepitas?
99.5%+ — mechanically hulled, cleaned, sieved. Foreign matter <0.5%, damaged kernels <3%.
Do you offer organic?
Yes, USDA / EU organic certified pumpkin seeds available on dedicated orders.
Packaging options?
25kg PP bags (bulk wholesale). Retail vacuum packs 1kg / 5kg. Private-label printing available.
Why vacuum packaging?
Pumpkin seed kernels contain high oil content that can oxidise. Vacuum packing extends shelf life from 12 to 18 months and preserves green colour.
What payment terms?
Standard 30% T/T advance + 70% against B/L, or 100% LC at sight.
Where is Indian pumpkin grown?
Primarily UP and MP. Production is geographically dispersed; supply is reliable through multiple regions.