Gingerly Naturals (P) Ltd

These are seeds present in sweet, pulpy and juicy watermelon fruit. They pack powerful nutrients in their tiny size specially vitamin B and essential amino acid. They are black, white or brown in colour. Black/brown seeds have harder shell. They are often discarded while eating fruit, but their most common use is as snack. Their nutrition value increases manifold if they are germinated before shelling. They are very effective in controlling blood pressure.

Watermelon as Giant Nutrition: Protein packed seeds full of Vitamin B and Magnesium.

Taste and aroma: Nutty

Health Benefits/ Nutrition:

• Rich in Vitamin B: These seeds are excellent sources of multivitamin B which comprises of niacin, folate, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and pantothenic acid. B vitamins are vital for maintaining healthy blood, nervous system and effective immune response.
• Healthy fats: Watermelon seeds are full of fats, most of which is in form of healthy monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, and omega-6 fatty acids. These are responsible for reducing blood cholesterol and maintain blood pressure.
• Full of protein: The proteins in the seeds consist of essential amino acids, tryptophan, glutamic acid and arginine. Some of the health benefits of arginine include regulating blood pressure and treating coronary heart disease.
• Mangnesium rich: Watermelon seeds are good source of magnesium. Magnesium is important for normal heart functioning, maintenance of blood pressure, supporting metabolic functioning and protein synthesis.
• Nutirionally rich: Watermelon seeds are full of minerals, protein, vitamins and healthy fats.

Uses: Watermelon seeds are generally eaten sun-dried, roasted or salted as a snack or sprinkled over salad. Once shelled, they are used in desserts and breads too. Watermelon seed oil is used in West Africa for hair and skin benefits. Watermelon seed tea is considered diuretic too.

Forms Offered: Water Melon Seeds, Water melon Seed Oil