Papitas -The Underutilized Byproduct and the Future Cash Crop- A Review

Pumpkin seeds possess a good dietary and medicinal qualities but beyond these facts these seeds are underutilized till date. Papitas are a good source of minerals and vitamins like zinc, iron, calcium, phosphorous, potassium, niacin etc, but apart from all these it contains a good amount of essential fatty acids, phytosterols, proteins and dietary fibres. Traditionally those seeds which were discarded by the people but knowing the nutritional aspects pumpkin seeds can be used Waste as a versatile "Nutrition Powerhouse".