1. Can it be eaten?

Can raw pumpkin seeds be eaten? Although raw pumpkin seeds are not as delicious as fried pumpkin seeds and have a somewhat astringent taste, their nutritional value is much higher than that of cooked pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds are rich in amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, carotene and other nutrients. Regular consumption can effectively prevent and treat diseases such as kidney stones. However, it should be noted that pumpkin seeds are toxic to a certain extent, so consumption should not be excessive, otherwise it will cause unnecessary effects on the body. Even if you eat ripe pumpkin seeds, you should not eat too much, otherwise it will cause the body to suffer from internal heat symptoms such as sore throat and swollen gums.

2. How to eat

1. Stir-fry and eat: prepare salt and pumpkin seeds, wash the pumpkin seeds first and drain the water, then preheat the oven and control the water Place the pumpkin seeds on the baking sheet and sprinkle a layer of salt on the surface. Put it into the preheated oven, set the temperature to 180 degrees and bake for about 10 minutes, then it is ready to eat.

2. Melon seed sugar: Saute the pumpkin seeds first, take them out and set aside. Then pour the fine sugar into the pot and stir-fry until melted, then put the fried pumpkin seeds in Add to the pan and continue to stir-fry until fully combined with the melted sugar. After frying, pour it out on the chopping board, roll it out flat, and cut it into squares while it is still hot. In this way, the melon seed candy is completed.