Watermelon Seeds: Edible Roasted or Ground as Flour

FACTS ABOUT WATERMELONS

• It is a member of the cucumber family. - Therefore, it is not a fruit but a vegetable.
• While we enjoy its' sweetness it is 90% water!
• The seed is edible and growing popularity as an addition to gluten free products.
• Watermelon wine, from the rind, is evidence of useability of every part of the watermelon!
• Pick your own watermelon in California, CA | PickYourOwn.farm
• Local watermelons near Los Angeles, CA - LocalHarvest
• Dulcinea® Farms - Fruit of Legendary Perfection™

FACTS ABOUT WATERMELON GROWTH

• The water requirements for a watermelon farm is humungous.
• Harvesting the watermelon is more labor intensive than small "fruits"
• California produces approximately 330,000 tons (302 T) of watermelon per year
• Watermelon Farming in California: How to Start, A Step-By-Step Guide for Beginners

EATING THE SEEDS - EVEN AS FLOUR

• Roasting the seeds is the easiest & most practical way to eat watermelon seeds. Watermelon Seeds: Nutrition, Benefits, & How to Eat Them 
• Even in ice cream!  Impact of watermelon seed flour on the physico‐chemical and sensory characteristics of ice cream -  
• The process of watermelon flour production: Watermelon seed flour production flow chart.  
• The popularity of watermelon seeds has increased - most likely  a means for the producers of watermelon juice to increase a new product!  Why You’re About To See Protein-Packed Watermelon Seeds Everywhere 
• Why are the seeds good for you? Is Watermelon Seed Flour Good for You? 
• Watermelon seed flour as protein supplement in cookies is beneficial!

WATERMELON FESTIVAL IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY! - JUNE 17 & 18, 10 AM – 10 PM HANSEN DAM SOCCER FIELDS 11480 FOOTHILL BLVD. LAKEVIEW TERRACE, CA 91342

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