North Coast Naturals Raw Pumpkin Seed Protein is an unflavoured protein powder made from one ingredient: partially defatted pumpkin seed protein from cold-pressed pumpkin seeds. One 25 g scoop has 17 g of protein, 90 calories and no sugar, and the 340 g pouch holds about 14 scoops. It is made in Canada.
What is in a scoop
The label lists 100% pure, partially defatted pumpkin seed protein powder and nothing else: no sugar, flavour, sweetener, colour or salt. Pressing the oil out of the seeds leaves a powder that keeps much of the seed's mineral content. The Nutrition Facts table lists 260 mg of magnesium (62% of the Daily Value), 3.7 mg of zinc (34% DV), 5 mg of iron (28% DV) and 200 mg of potassium per scoop.
Each scoop also has 1.5 g of fat and 2.5 g of carbohydrate, all of it fibre. Pumpkin seed protein supplies all nine essential amino acids.
Taste and texture
Pumpkin seed protein is green, with a mild, nutty taste that sits between hemp and sunflower seed. It mixes more smoothly than hemp and has more flavour than rice protein. It goes well with banana, cocoa, cinnamon, maple and nut butters, and it can be stirred into oats or baked into muffins and energy bites.
North Coast Naturals is moving to a new pouch design; stock in either look holds the same ingredient.
How it compares with other North Coast Naturals proteins
Raw Pumpkin Seed Protein and Raw Brown Rice Protein both give 17 g of protein per serving, but the pumpkin seed scoop carries far more magnesium, zinc and iron. Raw Hemp Protein gives 15 g of protein with 8 g of fibre and omega fats in a 30 g serving. For a flavoured blend with greens and probiotics, the brand makes Vegan All-In-One.
How to use it
Add 1 scoop (25 g) to 250 ml of milk or water, or to a smoothie, oats or a favourite recipe. Keep the pouch sealed in a cool, dry place. The full directions are under How to Take.
Who it suits
It suits plant-based eaters, people who keep dairy, egg and soy out of their protein powder, and anyone who wants a single ingredient on the label. It is made without animal products, gluten, yeast or sulfites. It is packed in a GMP facility that also handles milk, soy and fish (collagen).
North Coast Naturals Raw Pumpkin Seed Protein FAQ
How much protein is in a scoop?
17 g of protein in one 25 g scoop, with 90 calories.
Which minerals does it contain?
Per scoop: 260 mg magnesium, 3.7 mg zinc, 5 mg iron, 200 mg potassium and 25 mg calcium.
Why is the powder green?
Pumpkin seeds have a green inner layer, and the powder keeps that colour. Nothing is added to colour it.
100% pure, partially defatted pumpkin seed protein powder.
Facility
Proudly packaged in our GMP facility that also carefully handles ingredients from milk, soya, and fish (collagen). Formulated without animal products, yeast, gluten, sulfites, artificial preservatives, or synthetic colours, flavours or sweeteners. (GMP: Good Manufacturing Practices). Contains no genetically engineered ingredients, artificial flavours, sweeteners, or colours.
Directions Make it part of your daily ritual. Add 1 scoop (25 g) to 250 ml to milk, smoothies, oats, or your favourite go-to recipes for a clean boost anytime.
