Hulled pumpkin seeds can be toasted, salted and served as appetisers or eaten alone.
Together with sesame and sunflower seeds, they are highly appreciated in vegetarian or vegan diets because they are rich in mineral salts.
The term pumpkin refers to the fruit of various plants belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Pumpkin seeds are very large compared to other seeds, they have a flattened, oblong shape and a dark green colour.