@thesis{thesis, author={COKROJOYO NIXON}, title ={RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FINAL PROJECT “PUMPKIN JAM” (Jam with High Potassium Content and Vitamin A from Pumpkin – Improving Eye Health and Lowering the risk of cancer)}, year={2017}, url={http://repository.ottimmo.ac.id/147/}, abstract={Many people think that pumpkins are not more than just a Halloween decoration or a pie filling for Thanksgiving, but actually there are a lot of health benefits that pumpkin have. The word pumpkin was originally called Pepõn by a greek word which means large melon, then the French, English, and Americans morphed it into the word ?pumpkin?. Pumpkin have lots of benefits for people around the world, not just the use of a a festive decoration but also the impact to human health. Researchers have found out that the example of food that has an extremely nutrient-dense food is pumpkin, which means that it is full of vitamins and minerals but low in calories. There are many ways that pumpkin can be consumed creatively into meals, like soups, desserts, preserves, or salads. Health benefits of consuming pumpkins include the decrease risk of obesity, help to avoid heart disease, diabetes, aid in the hair complexion, overall lower weight, and increased energy. It is known that pumpkin have a lot of beta-carotene, a strong antioxidant that gives orange fruits and vegetables their vibrant color, then beta-carotene is transformed into Vitamin A in the body once it is consumed.} }