tell me if this is safe to eat (re: pumpkin seed)
Posted by hespedal on Dec 12, 2009 · Member since Mar 2006 · 5259 posts
I have some pumpkin seeds that I pulled out of a pumpkin and just let them dry out at room temperature (for maybe 1-2 days?) and then put them in a jar and they are still at room temp.
1.) They aren't going to kill me, right?
2.) Can I eat the white outer part, or can I only eat the part that is normally sold (the green part, inside)?
I always eat pumpkin seeds in the shell. I like the shell. As far as room temp....I'm not sure.
Well, I don't think there's anything harmful in the raw shells that wouldn't be present in the toasted ones (which I adore)... I've searched and I've yet to find any warnings.
The shells might be a little tough, but that might even be enjoyable.
If they smell even a little funky from having sat out, be cautious. Maybe try eating just a few and putting the rest in the fridge for a while...see how they make You feel.
mmmm, now I'm craving pumpkin seeds....I've got some raw shelled ones in the freezer. thanks for the reminder!
I usually only eat the green part, but my boyfriend eats the white outer part, but we both normally eat them roasted, so idk about room temp.
I definitely didn't even consider that there was a shell.
I wondered why the ones at the store were always green ahahaha.
this is called a blond moment.
I never think things through. D:
I would think they would be fine, same as other seeds.
I've eaten pumpkin seeds like that before, but usually roasted. I saved some pumpkin & kabocha seeds once in a plastic bag (after I thought they had dried out)... turned out they didn't dry out completely, and molded. So maybe let them dry out a little longer before sealing them up? and/or put a dessicant packet in the jar if you have one.
I've eaten them air-dried before. Might not have the same crunchiness as toasted, but won't hurt you. I mean, unless you live in an aspergillus farm.
I've often air-dried my pumpkin or squash seeds and pan-toasted them...dry-fried for awhile and then added a small amount of oil and spices to taste, stirring and watching them so nothing burns. Or you could do it in the oven. If you have a gas oven with a permanent pilot light, they are great to dry seeds...just enough constant heat. You can leave them in the oven overnight over the pilot and they'll be dry next day. Just scatter them on the floor of the oven.
I too eat the shells. If your body can handle the roughage, you're fine.
they were very dry. believe me. we ate the pumpkin in october sometime..
next question: i left some of the pumpkin strings attached, can i eat those?
they were very dry. believe me. we ate the pumpkin in october sometime..
next question: i left some of the pumpkin strings attached, can i eat those?
Sure. It's just fibre. It is not, as my brother tried to convince me when we were kids, "pumpkin snot." ;D
they were very dry. believe me. we ate the pumpkin in october sometime..
next question: i left some of the pumpkin strings attached, can i eat those?
Sure. It's just fibre. It is not, as my brother tried to convince me when we were kids, "pumpkin snot." ;D
Psh, everybody knows it's pumpkin brains.