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Farmley

Pumpkin Seeds

Name: Pumpkin Seeds
Brand: Farmley

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NOVA 1

Serving

20 g

Pack

200 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8906120100151

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01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

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Why it’s on SafeShelf

Reviewed and added to SafeShelf — every ingredient checked against our safety, regulatory and processing standards.

02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

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2/3

claims fully supported

“Rich in Magnesium & Zinc”true

Pumpkin seeds are a well-established whole-food source of both magnesium and zinc, consistently confirmed across nutritional databases and peer-reviewed literature.

“30% Plant Protein”true

Declared nutrition panel shows 30.8g protein per 100g, confirming approximately 30% protein content; all protein originates from the pumpkin seeds themselves, a recognised plant source.

“Premium AAA Grade”misleading

There is no FSSAI-recognised or internationally standardised 'AAA Grade' classification for pumpkin seeds; this is an unverified, self-assigned quality designation with no transparent grading criteria.

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

Exceptionally high plant protein: 30.8g per 100g
Good dietary fibre: 6.8g per 100g
Zero added sugar and zero trans fat
No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
Single-ingredient whole food — completely clean label
Natural source of magnesium and zinc

Working against

Very high calorie density: 593 kcal per 100g
High total fat: 46.1g per 100g
Moderate saturated fat at 7.9g per 100g
Choking hazard — unsuitable for children under 4 years
'Premium AAA Grade' claim has no recognised regulatory definition

Who should approach with care

Kidney Disease — Pumpkin seeds are naturally high in magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium, and excessive intake may worsen mineral imbalances in individuals with chronic kidney disease whose excretion capacity is impaired.

Hypertension — Pumpkin seed compounds have demonstrated hypotensive effects and potential additive interactions with antihypertensive medications such as felodipine, which could cause excessive or unpredictable blood pressure reduction.

Infants — Whole pumpkin seeds present a choking hazard for children under 4 years, and their high fat and fibre content makes them unsuitable for infants under 12 months; finely ground seeds may only be introduced cautiously.

Other — Individuals with known seed or Cucurbitaceae (squash/gourd family) allergies should avoid pumpkin seeds, as cross-reactive allergic reactions have been reported in the literature.

The full analysis

Farmley Pumpkin Seeds is aimed at health-conscious snackers and fitness enthusiasts seeking a whole-food, high-protein option. With 30.8g of plant protein and 6.8g of dietary fibre per 100g, zero sugar, and a completely clean ingredient list, this product stands out as one of the most nutritionally straightforward packaged snacks on the Indian market. The main caveats are its very high calorie and fat density — making portion awareness essential — and that individuals with kidney disease or those on antihypertensive medications should exercise caution; the single most useful thing to know is that the product is genuinely nutritious and additive-free, but the 'Premium AAA Grade' label is self-assigned marketing with no recognised regulatory grading standard behind it.

FSSAI licence

11421850000414

Manufacturer

CONNEDIT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched