The pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) is an exceptionally resilient and economically vital agricultural commodity distributed widely across international produce markets. Highly regarded for its exceptional storage life and adaptability to long-distance maritime transit, the pumpkin serves as a foundational staple in both industrial food processing and fresh wholesale sectors. Aba Impex sources its premium pumpkins from specialized agricultural zones utilizing non-GMO seeds, balanced crop rotation, and optimal soil drainage practices. Every single pumpkin is selected at peak physiological maturity, ensuring a thick, hardened, and unblemished outer rind that acts as a natural barrier against bruising, ambient humidity fluctuations, and post-harvest pathogens. Our meticulous sorting process filters out specimens with deep scarring, soft structural spots, or stem damage. This guarantees that global distribution partners receive uniform shipments characterized by rich, vibrant flesh, excellent dry matter retention, and a highly stable shelf-life. This makes them ideal for prolonged storage, industrial processing, or immediate high-end retail placement.

Types

• • Premium Round / Field Pumpkins (Fresh Market & Carving)
  • Sugar / Pie Pumpkins (High Sugar Content, Sweet Processing Grade)
  • Kabocha / Butternut Style Varieties (Gourmet Culinary Grade)

Specification

Parameter	Standard Specification
Origin	India / South Africa / Global Sourcing
Color Profile	Uniform Golden-Orange or Deep Green (depending on variety)
Average Weight	2.0 kg – 5.0 kg (Small/Medium) | 5.0 kg – 10.0 kg+ (Large Bulk)
Rind Hardness	Fully cured, hard, scratch-resistant outer shell
Defects / Internal Mold	Nil (Strict zero-tolerance policy)
Ideal Storage Temp	10°C to 13°C (Relative Humidity: 70% – 75% to prevent rot)
Transit / Shelf Life	60 to 90 Days under professionally maintained ventilation

Nutrition Facts (Serving Size: 100g)

Nutrient	Value per 100g
Calories	26 kcal
Total Fat	0.1 g
Sodium	1 mg
Total Carbohydrates	6.5 g
Dietary Fiber	0.5 g
Sugars	2.8 g
Protein	1.0 g
Vitamin A	426 mcg (approx. 47% DV from Beta-Carotene)
Potassium	340 mg

Benefits And Uses

• • Health Benefits: Loaded with Beta-Carotene, an essential precursor to Vitamin A that plays a direct role in preserving ocular health, boosting systemic immune response, and acting as a powerful cell-defending antioxidant.
  • Commercial & Culinary Uses: Highly sought after by international industrial processing lines for canning, purees, commercial baking, infant food formulas, and dehydrated soup powders. Widely used in fresh culinary preparation for roasting, stews, curries, and seasonal ornamental displays.