PEPITAS GRADE "AA" SHINESKIN

Pepitas is Spanish for pumpkin seed that has been eaten in Mexico since ancient Aztec times. They were eaten raw and used as an ingredient in sauces. Pepitas are a favorite snack that has also become increasingly popular in modern cuisine due to their versatile nature; they can either serve as a nutritious snack on their own or mixed into recipes like Mexican chilaquiles to add crunchy texture!

Origin: Mexico

Flavor profile: sweet and nutty

Used in: a substitute for nuts in bread, cookies, muffins, used in mole sauce, used as a garnish

Health benefits: high in vitamins and minerals, like iron, zinc, manganese, phosphorous, and magnesium.