Format:
5 kg bag
25 kg bag
Harinas Polo GWS Pumpkin Seeds: Boost your doughs with healthy fats, high protein content, intense green color, and exceptional crunch!
Harinas Polo’s GWS hulled pumpkin seed is a high-purity technical oilseed raw material (classified under the GWS—Grown Without Shell—quality standard).
It is specially designed for use in specialty breads, pastries, and baked goods, whether incorporated into the dough or applied as a topping. In terms of sensory characteristics, it stands out for its distinctive natural dark green color and a typical, fresh, and clean aroma and flavor profile, free from any rancid notes or aftertaste (allowing for slight natural variations linked to origin and growing conditions).
1. Batters and Fine Pastry (Sponge Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins):
Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical checks to comply with Royal Decree 677/2016 and European food safety regulations:
Applications in the Food Industry:
Exterior Finish (Premium Topping): Applied to the crust of multigrain breads, sourdough loaves, and rolls to provide a bright green visual appearance and a crunchy texture after baking.
Inclusion in Rustic Doughs: Adds whole dark green pieces, enriching the crumb with 30% protein and natural oils.
Baked Snacks, Crackers, and Granolas: Ready-to-bake oilseed base, combined with other grains and flakes in energy bars or savory snacks.
Technical Dosing Guidelines:
Use as an Inclusion or Topping: No recommended minimum or maximum percentage (frequently between 5% and 15%, depending on the nutritional profile or desired aesthetic finish).
"GWS" stands for Grown Without Shell, a pumpkin variety (Cucurbita pepo var. styriaca) whose seeds naturally grow without an outer woody shell, leaving the green seed uniformly exposed.
When added to the dough as whole grains, the lipids remain encapsulated within the cellular structure without directly coating the gluten. During baking, the internal fat heats gently, toasting the seed from within and providing a crunchy, aromatic texture without softening the surrounding crumb.
