Pumpkin seed skin is the outer shell of pumpkin seeds, mainly composed of cellulose, lignin, etc., which is harmless to the human body. However, due to the poor taste of pumpkin skin, it is generally not recommended for consumption.
Usually, the skin of pumpkin seeds is hard and rough, which can easily scratch the gastrointestinal mucosa after consumption, causing swelling, bleeding and other adverse conditions, affecting human health. Therefore, it is not recommended to consume pumpkin seed skin. The lignin in pumpkin seed skin is difficult to digest, and consumption by people with gastrointestinal ulcers, inflammation, or indigestion may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, causing gastrointestinal discomfort symptoms such as abdominal pain. In addition, due to the exposed skin of pumpkin seeds in the air, their hygiene cannot be guaranteed, and consumption may cause bacterial infections, so it is not recommended to consume them.
If you want to eat pumpkin seeds in daily life, it is recommended to peel them before consumption. If you think the peeling process is troublesome, you can also directly purchase pumpkin seeds without shells for consumption.