Q&A for How to Shell Pumpkin Seeds

Yes. Pumpkin seeds are ground for many recipes, such as pumpkin butter and pumpkin flour.

Pumpkin seeds do contain zinc, vitamin A and other nutrients that can improve the functioning of your urinary system, but eating them alone won't stop you from needing to go to the bathroom at night. Focus on improving your overall diet and stop drinking liquids a few hours before you go to bed to reduce the problem.

It just depends upon the type of pumpkin used. For example, most jack-o-lantern pumpkins are white on the inside. A Queensland pumpkin, however, is green on the inside. Both kinds of seeds are edible and delicious.

I always roast butternut squash seeds, and they are delicious. Other squash seeds might be too small.

Store pumpkin seeds in an airtight container. You can store them in the pantry, but they will last longer if refrigerated.

While some of the vitamins found in pumpkin seeds may help with bladder control, there is no evidence that suggestions the water from the seeds will help with bladder problems. If you're having issues with bladder control, talk to your doctor.

Yes, you can.

Roast the pumpkin seeds in an oven heated to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lay the seeds out on a baking pan. Bake the seeds for about 20 minutes, or until they're golden-brown.

Yes, you can eat pumpkin seed shells. They're basically fiber, they don't add any nutritional value. And you probably won't enjoy it much.

Yes. Just remember the seed coat, while edible, is tough and fibrous and will most likely leave small bits in the shake.

While it's perfectly safe to eat the shell of pumpkin seeds, they don't add any nutritional value, and they aren't very tasty. The soft inner part of the seeds is much more appetizing.

Place the seeds on a countertop or cutting board and roll a rolling pin over them to crack them open. Then, boil them for about 5 minutes, remove them from the water, and pull out the inner part of the seeds with your hands.

You can rinse the seeds after you remove them, spread them out on a baking sheet, and let them air dry for at least 1 month.

You can either use a cold press or a hot press oil extractor. The seeds can be processed with or without their shells.