2023年12月1日 · Pepitas and pumpkin seeds are actually two different things. (And they aren’t hulled pumpkin seeds, either!) A pepita is harvested from specific hulless pumpkin varieties, known as Styrian or Oil Seed pumpkins. They even have hip names like Lady Godiva, Naked Bear and Kakai Hulless Pumpkin.

2023年10月16日 · Pepitas (which translates to “little seeds of squash” in Spanish) are a type of pumpkin seed, and they’re only found in a couple varieties of pumpkin. Pepitas are naturally hull-free and are only found in oilseed or Styrian pumpkins.

2018年9月15日 · Pumpkin-everything season may only be a small part of the year, but pepitas (aka pumpkin seeds) should be a year-round staple in your kitchen, they’re that good for you! Here’s what to know about pepitas’ benefits and how to use them.

2019年1月28日 · Pumpkin seeds (also called pepitas) are a valuable source of vitamins and minerals that promote good health. You can eat pumpkin seeds raw or roasted as a delicious snack, sprinkle them on salads, or add them to health-boosting smoothies.

2024年3月1日 · Pepitas And Pumpkin Seeds. Technically, yes pepitas and pumpkin seeds are the same thing. But pepitas (which mean “little seeds of squash” in Spanish) don’t have a shell and are found in only select pumpkin varieties. Generally, the seeds you dig out of your jack-o’-lanterns are just plain old pumpkin seeds with shells and all.

2021年10月6日 · Pepitas are the unshelled version of pumpkin seeds — so pumpkin seeds have a shell and pepitas don't. They are a natural source of vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids that can add an array of nutritional benefits to any dish as well as a satisfying crunchy texture.

2022年10月28日 · Pepitas are a seed; thus, they are a great source of nutritional diversity to incorporate into a balanced diet. They are rich in healthy fats, and a single serving of pepitas delivers a nice dose of dietary fiber, as well as 5 grams of protein.

2023年9月19日 · Discover what pepitas are and how they’re different from pumpkin seeds. Plus, learn whether you can substitute pepitas for pumpkin seeds and get some of our best pepitas recipes.

Pepitas seem impressive, but if you’re wondering – what are pepitas – these are seeds of a special kind of pumpkin without the hull, and they do not require shelling. They may seem like a modern superfood, but these are very ancient.

2024年11月8日 · We explain the difference between pumpkin seeds and pepitas, plus benefits, uses, and easy to follow recipes.