Water Melon Seed

Water Melon Seed


Watermelon seeds are small and black/brown. There are between 300-500 seeds in a watermelon, depending on the size of course. Although usually discarded, the seeds are edible and delicious when roasted.


Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus

Common Name: Tarbooj ke beej, Balaji seeds, Watermelon seeds, Roasted watermelon seeds


Cultivation and Production: India is a leading producer and exporter of watermelon kernel in the world, and Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bengal are some of the states that cultivate watermelon. 

In India, it is mainly harvested in April to May.


Availability: Round the year


Packing: We can serve as per buyer required weight in various Jute, PP Bags & Paper Bags packing as per buyer requirement.


PRODUCTS DETAILS:

Product name Specification Admixture Moisture
Watermelon Kernels Sortex Clean S99.90% 0.1% Max 9% Max

 

Usage :

  • These seeds are loaded with nutrients including fatty acids, essential proteins and lots of minerals. These seeds are rich in vitamin B like thiamine, niacin, folate and minerals like magnesium, potassium, manganese, iron, zinc, phosphorus and copper. Besides, they are a great source of calories with 100 grams of watermelon seeds providing around 600 grams of calories.
  • Watermelon seeds are used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines. Roasted watermelon seeds are served as a snack or used to garnish salads. In Nigeria they are used in certain soups. Watermelon seed oil is extracted from these seeds which is beneficial for your hair and skin. To say the least, watermelon seeds are edible and can be a healthy option.
Nutrition value :

  • Watermelon kernel is perfect substitute for cashew at a very affordable price. It is used in some sweets and mouthfreshner.