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Pumpkin Seed

Safe

Pumpkin seeds are a whole food providing magnesium, zinc, and unsaturated fats. Universally safe at typical intake.

Found in
6,884 products

What it is

Edible seed (kernel) of Cucurbita pepo squash, also called pepita.

Whole-food snack, ingredient in baked goods, salads, granolas; pressed for pumpkin seed oil.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, dried - reported in USDA FoodData Central as a whole food."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food.

European Union — EFSA

Whole food.

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