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QuestionIs it hygienically healthy to put shelled seeds in the mouth? We don't know how they were stored previously.Community AnswerIf you take the seeds out of an undamaged bag, they come from a factory, meaning they have to submit to food hygiene laws. If the seeds are open or from a bowl, your mileage may vary. If one is pedantic, the question of whether food is safe could be asked of any food that was not 100% created yourself from production to table.
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QuestionWhat is a normal serving size of sunflower seeds?Community AnswerAccording to the nutrition label on a bag of David's sunflower seeds, a serving is 1/4 cup, or 30 g of kernels (the edible interior bits).
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QuestionWhat does eating sunflower seeds do?Community AnswerIt's just a healthy snack that some people like.
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QuestionDo I need to eat the seed or should I suck on the shell and spit it out?Community AnswerMost people spit out the shell and eat the seed, but you may enjoy your seeds as you like.
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QuestionWhat would happen if I ate the shells of the seeds? I heard that they clog your system, is this correct?Community AnswerYes, eating the shells can cause a pretty bad case of constipation. A few probably won't impact your system that much, but definitely try not to eat too many.
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QuestionWhy are shells flavored if they're not the part you eat?Community AnswerMost people put the shells in their mouths and crack the shells with their teeth, so they taste the flavoring.
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QuestionWhere should I spit out the shells?Community AnswerThrow them into the garbage can. They can inhibit the growth of many plants, so make sure you do not spit them out onto the ground.
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QuestionWhat are some good flavors for sunflower seeds?Community AnswerIt's all in your preference. My personal favorite is chipotle, however, it's a bit on the spicy side. You should just experiment with different flavors.
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QuestionCan we eat them raw?Community AnswerRaw sunflower seeds are the best, however sometimes you can find roasted seeds.
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QuestionHow do I eat sunflower seeds without the shell?Community AnswerJust put them in your mouth and chew. These are just tips on how to get the seeds out of the shell to eat the seed.
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QuestionCan I eat the shell?Community AnswerNo! You may choke, and there may be harmful pesticides or chemicals on the shell. Avoid eating the shell. However, you should be fine if you only eat a small amount of shell shards.
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QuestionAre sunflower kernels the same?Community AnswerSunflower kernels are the edible bit inside, while sunflower seeds include the shells, too.
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QuestionCan I eat sunflower seeds straight from my garden, or do I need to dry them in the oven first?Community AnswerSome people prefer them raw and others roasted. They are not at all harmless if not roasted.
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QuestionMy sunflower seeds are black. Is that normal?Community AnswerYes, that is normal. There are different varieties of sunflowers with different colors of seeds.
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QuestionCan I eat the shell? It seems tasty.ThewildfredCommunity AnswerNo, you may suck them but don’t ever swallow them. They are not edible or digestible and they could be a chocking hazard or clog your system
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QuestionHow do you tell the difference between the shell and the seed?UrmomisfatCommunity AnswerThe shell is black and rough on the tongue, while the seed is pale and smooth.
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