Kürbiskernprotein

Cucurbita pepo · Kuerbiskernmehl · Pumpkin Seed Protein · Kuerbiskernkuchen

Mechanism

Kuerbiskern(-presskuchen) liefert 50-60 % Rohprotein mit hohem Glutamat- und Argininanteil, ist aber in Lysin und Threonin limitiert (Lysin-Score ~65 % des FAO/WHO-Standards; PDCAAS ~0.65-0.75) (Glew et al. 2006, PMID 16770692; Pumpkin seed proteins - potential alternative protein supplements, PMC12652233). Damit deckt es die beim Pferd erst-limitierenden Aminosaeuren Lysin/Threonin nur unzureichend (NRC 2007; Graham et al. 1994, PMID 8157522). Der praktische Wert liegt eher in Schmackhaftigkeit und Restfett (Energie, ungesaettigte Fettsaeuren) als in gezielter Aminosaeurenergaenzung. Equine Fuetterungsstudien fehlen.

Cautions

· Unausgewogenes AS-Profil (lysin-/threoninarm) -> kein Ersatz fuer die limitierenden Aminosaeuren
· Restfett -> Ranzigkeitsrisiko bei Lagerung, zusaetzliche Energie einrechnen
· Doppelversorgung vermeiden

Sources

PMID 16770692Glew RH et al. 2006 - Amino acid, mineral and fatty acid content of pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita spp) and Cyperus esculentus nuts in the Republic of Niger, Plant Foods Hum Nutr 61(2)

PMC12652233Pumpkin seed proteins: potentially alternative protein supplements for food applications (review), NCBI PMC

PMID 8157522Graham PM et al. 1994 - The effect of supplemental lysine and threonine on growth and development of yearling horses, J Anim Sci 72(2):380-386

NRC 2007National Research Council 2007 - Nutrient Requirements of Horses, 6th rev. ed., National Academies Press

Equiterna Score

58/100

solid

Science4.5/10

Practical experience6/10

Safety7.2/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

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DosageKein fixer Bedarf; als schmackhafte Eiweiss-/Fettquelle ca. 50-200 g/Tier/Tag (500-600 kg).

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

SafetyVery safe

Evidenceemerging

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