Pumpkin fruit is one of the widely grown vegetables that is incredibly rich in vital antioxidants, and vitamins. This humble backyard low calorie vegetable contains vitamin A, flavonoid poly-phenolic antioxidants such as leutin, xanthin, and carotenes in abundance. Pumpkins in general feature orange or yellow color; however, some varieties exhibit dark to pale green, brown, white, red and gray. The color is largely influenced by yellow-orange pigments in their skin and pulp. The rind is smooth with light, vertical ribs. In structure, its fruit pulp features golden-yellow to orange color depending up on the poly-phenolic pigments in it. The fruit has a hollow center, with numerous small, off-white colored seeds interspersed in the net like structure. Pumpkin seeds are a great source of protein, minerals, vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids.
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