Is it safe to eat sunflower seeds with the shell? The definitive guide
•
3 min read
According to the National Sunflower Association, eating sunflower shells can cause impaction, especially in children. The black-and-white striped hulls are fibrous, tough, and indigestible, serving only to protect the kernel, not for human consumption. While swallowing a few tiny fragments may be harmless, making a habit of eating the shells poses significant health risks.
