Tag: Hulless seeds

Surprisingly, pepitas do not come from watermelons; they are the shelled seeds of specific, hulless varieties of pumpkin. This common mix-up often leads people to wonder, "Are pepitas watermelon seeds?", but the botanical and culinary differences are significant.

Archaeologists have found domesticated pumpkin seeds dating back 8,000 to 10,000 years in Mexico, indicating their ancient importance. The seeds you buy pre-shelled at the store have a special name and origin, leading many to wonder, is there another name for pumpkin seeds?