Seeds 1 article

Edible seeds such as pumpkin and sunflower seeds can be eaten raw, roasted, seasoned or sold as hulled kernels in snack packs and mixes. They are small but nutrient-dense foods that contribute plant protein and unsaturated fat, with texture ranging from tender hulled kernels to crunchy in-shell snacks. Seasonings can substantially change sodium, while shelling changes the eating experience without changing the seed itself. Seed products also differ from nuts botanically even though they often share the same snack aisle and culinary uses.