Tag: Pumpkin guts

Pumpkins are packed with nutrients; for example, some varieties provide over 100% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin A in a single serving. A common question is whether pumpkin guts are healthy to eat. The stringy insides are not only edible but are also filled with valuable nutrients.

An estimated 8 million pumpkins become food waste during Halloween celebrations each year, but almost all parts of the pumpkin are edible, including the flowers, leaves, seeds, and interior. Learning how to eat the stuff inside a pumpkin can help minimize waste and unlock some surprising nutritional benefits.