What is the alias of melon seeds?

The alias name for melon seeds is sunflower seeds.

Sunflower seeds are the more common name in the northern part of China. Melon kernel is a more common name in the southern part of the country. Kernel is a more common name in the Guangdong area. In some places, the word scented seeds is also used to refer to melon seeds. Melon seeds are the seeds of cucurbits or lycopersiconaceae, generally the seeds of cucurbits, a common snack and one of China's traditional annual commodities.

Melon seeds have high nutritional value, rich in protein, fat, vitamins B1, B2, B6, E, calcium, iron, zinc and other nutrients. In addition to being eaten as a snack, melon seeds can also be used to make melon seeds candy, melon seeds crisp, melon seeds cake and other kinds of food, but also can be used to extract oil, made into melon seeds oil. In addition, melon shells can also be used to make activated carbon, pigments and so on.

Purchase of melon notes

1, appearance: melon seeds should choose the kernel intact, no cracks, no warping, no mold, no rotting products. The skin should be smooth, no oil stains, no impurities.

2, color: melon seeds should be uniform in color, without too dark or light parts. Generally speaking, darker melon seeds taste better.

3, smell: melon seeds should have a fresh smell, no odor or mildew.

4, weight: melon seeds should have a certain weight, feel heavy, indicating that the kernel is full, the internal meat is full, good quality.

5, storage time: melon seeds should choose fresh products, should not buy products stored for too long, to avoid deterioration or taste deterioration.