Boiron's frozen fruit purees are produced by grinding and sieving fruit taken from meticulously selected varieties and crops all over the world. The Company uses the flash pasteurization process in order to maintain the taste, color and flavor of the original fruit. Coloring, preservative, thickener, and GMO free. This pumpkin puree is 100% Raw Pumpkin Puree. Kosher. Best to use in pastries (desserts, iced desserts, fruit mousses, sorbets, ice creams, verrines, travel cakes, bavarois, charlottes, tarts, plated desserts, etc.), in confectionary (fruit pastes, ganaches, sweets, fruit chocolates, etc.), in cocktails (with alcohol or alcohol-free, smoothies, long and short drinks, etc), and in savory dishes (as an accompaniment to fish, game, white meat and also for composing original dressings, etc.) Defrosting Methods: It is recommended to defrost the puree at a temperature between 35.6° F and 39.2° F for 24 to 48 hours in order to get an optimum quality. It is possible to defrost the product in a bain-marie or in a microwave at a moderate temperature. When the puree is defrosted, remove the sealed protective film and pour out. If only part of the puree is required, unmold the still-frozen puree and take the desired portion. Storage Conditions: Store the product at freezing temperature. After defrosting, the products performs as a fresh product. Keep it at 35.6° F and 39.2° F and use it rapidly. Product may arrive partially defrosted and may be refrozen once defrosted.