How should one choose pumpkin seeds?
Pumpkin seeds are a snack, but they have other functions as well, such as:Pumpkin Seeds It is an expert in replenishing the kidneys, and for men, it is a good snack that can also improve fertility. How to choose pumpkin seeds?
How to choose pumpkin seeds?
1. Look at the shell color
The shell color is basically consistent, with a natural sheen, plump pumpkin seeds are of good quality;The shell is cloudy, or has (ma hoa - hemp-like pattern)(banwen - spots), un-cleaned inner part, and wet seeds are of poor quality;If the surface has black spots, it is spoiled. White pumpkin seeds should have yellow edges, and some have yellow stripes in the middle.
2. Look at the shell shape
If the pumpkin seed shell is plump and the grains are uniform, the quality is good;If the shell is thin and the grains are uneven, the quality is poor;Soft seeds and white bran are substandard.
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3. Pinch with your fingers
Pinch a piece of pumpkin seed with your index and thumb fingers, if it feels firm and the kernel is plump;If the pinch is still firm, the kernel is normal;If the shell is thin, the kernel is thin or there are bran seeds.
4. Look at wet and dry
If the seeds crack easily and sound crisp, they are dry, otherwise they are damp.
5. Look at the kernel
If the kernel is plump and crisp, and the grains are large and uniform, the pumpkin seeds are of good quality;If the kernel is white and withered, or has red in the center, the kernel is yellow and ripe, which is of poor quality or has spoiled.
6. Taste with your mouth
If the pumpkin seeds have a sweet taste and are not oily, they are of good quality;If they have a sour taste or a moldy taste, they are spoiled.
7. Do not choose pumpkin seeds with too oily or too shiny shells
These pumpkin seeds have been processed artificially, and chemical ingredients are added during the frying of the pumpkin seeds. For example: mineral oil is added to make the pumpkin seeds shiny, talc powder is added to make the pumpkin seeds smooth, and ferrous sulfate is added to make the pumpkin seeds easy to crack. Some unscrupulous merchants also use mineral oil and wax to quickly grind the pumpkin seeds in a machine to ensure their color, and some even use sulfur to fumigate.Boil Pumpkin seeds.
