Pumpkin seeds are also known as pepitas and they are mostly encased in a yellow-white husk. Pumpkin and its seeds are very nutritious. Pumpkins belong to the same Cucurbitaceae family of cantaloupe, cucumber, and squash. Pumpkin seeds are nutty in flavour and have a chewy texture. Nutritional profile of pumpkin seeds is extremely impressive. They are highly rich in manganese, magnesium and tryptophan.
Pumpkin, the Halloween, vegetable is just not meant for decoration, it is known to have seeds that are really beneficial for the health of the human. People from around the world are ensuring the best of healing properties of these seeds.