Have You Ever Wondered. – If you ingest a seed, will a watermelon develop in your stomach? What is the distinction between black and white watermelon seeds? Do watermelon seeds contain any nutrients? Today’s Amazing Fact was inspired by Patrick. Patrick wonders, “Does swallowing a watermelon seed result in the growth of a watermelon within the body?” Patrick, thank you for WONDERing with us! There is nothing quite like sinking your teeth into the delicious, juicy flesh of a watermelon on a hot summer day.
- When you’re in the mood for a sweet treat, a large slice of pink watermelon is refreshing, light, and tasty.
- As you chew the sensitive watermelon, you can feel the fluids squirting about your lips as you bite into a piece.
- Your taste buds feel as though they are celebrating in your mouth.
- However, before you understand what’s occurring, a seed enters your throat.
Gulp! It’s descending. Oh no! What then? If you are like many youngsters, you may have heard the ancient fable that if you ingest a watermelon seed, a watermelon would grow in your stomach. Oh no! What will the sensation be? What occurs when it reaches maturity? If you accidentally ingest a few watermelon seeds, there is no cause for alarm.
- The classic urban legend that a watermelon can develop from a seed into a full-sized fruit within your stomach is untrue.
- The fact is that watermelon seeds, like with other fruit seeds, will pass through your digestive system and be expelled from your body within a day or two.
- To develop into a fruit, watermelon seeds must be placed in soil with the necessary nutrients.
Your gut, which is full of acidic digestive secretions, is not a suitable environment for plant growth. Although they won’t grow into a watermelon in your stomach, many individuals avoid ingesting watermelon seeds anyhow. If you carefully remove the seeds from your watermelon slice, that is OK.
- Save them for a watermelon seed-spitting competition.
- You’ve likely seen that the majority of watermelon seeds are black, dark brown, red, or tan.
- However, a handful of the tiny seeds are white.
- What distinction exists between these seeds? It’s only a matter of maturation.
- All seeds of watermelon begin as tiny, white seeds.
Over time, they transform into the bigger, darker seeds typically found within a watermelon. Depending on when a watermelon is picked, a percentage of its seeds may not yet be developed, which explains the presence of a few little, white seeds among the larger, darker ones.
- It’s acceptable if you don’t want to remove all the seeds from watermelon before eating it.
- Taking in a few seeds won’t harm you in any way.
- Watermelon seeds are actually incredibly healthy.
- The secret, though, is to avoid swallowing them whole when eating watermelon.
- Instead, you should save the seeds so they can be sprouted, shelled, and dried; doing so makes it easier for your body to absorb the nutrients in a seed.
You may do this yourself, or you can purchase dried and shelled watermelon seeds online or at certain places. Shelled and dried watermelon seeds are an excellent source of protein when consumed as a snack. A one-ounce serving provides 10 grams of protein.
Is it okay to consume uncooked watermelon seeds?
This particular episode of Rugrats, the classic Nickelodeon show about infants who embark on adventures, has stayed with me throughout the years. Chuckie Finster, local redhead and scaredy-cat, unintentionally eats a watermelon seed, prompting the infants to shrink in order to recover the seed and prevent a watermelon from developing within Chuckie’s stomach and causing him to explode.
- Now, I am aware that you cannot shrink your pals to save you from a seed, but what happens when you consume watermelon seeds? Can watermelon seeds be consumed safely? The simple answer is yes, and there’s no need to worry about your stomach turning like a watermelon.
- Raw watermelon seeds can be consumed directly from the fruit.
They are harmless, and the seeds cannot germinate in stomach acid. (Promise.) However, this is not the ideal way to consume watermelon seeds. Raw watermelon seeds, while edible, are more of a nuisance than a truly wonderful snack. However, very little is required to make watermelon seeds appetizing.
- Roasting is the easiest method to enjoy watermelon seeds.
- And all you need to prepare watermelon seeds at home is an oven, some salt, and olive oil.
- After washing and drying the seeds, sprinkle them with olive oil and salt before spreading them out on a baking sheet.
- Bake them at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes.
To consume, just separate the seeds and consume as you would sunflower seeds. You can manufacture sprouted watermelon seeds if you’re ready to expend a little extra work. Sprouted seeds are those that have begun to germinate and grow, and according to some, they provide added health and nutritional benefits above unsprouted seeds.
To create sprouted watermelon seeds, just soak the seeds in water for approximately a week until they begin to develop. They’re fantastic as a standalone snack, but they’re even better when added to oats with yogurt or even cereal for breakfast. And if the prospect of sprouting your own watermelon seeds remains intimidating, you may purchase sprouted watermelon seeds online or at health food stores.
So go ahead and devour watermelon seeds recklessly. By Maxine Builder and Maxine Builder This particular episode of Rugrats, the classic Nickelodeon show about infants who embark on adventures, has stayed with me throughout the years. Chuckie Finster, local redhead and scaredy-cat, unintentionally eats a watermelon seed, prompting the infants to shrink in order to recover the seed and prevent a watermelon from developing within Chuckie’s stomach and causing him to explode.
- Now, I am aware that you cannot shrink your pals to save you from a seed, but what happens when you consume watermelon seeds? Can watermelon seeds be consumed safely? The simple answer is yes, and there’s no need to worry about your stomach turning like a watermelon.
- Raw watermelon seeds can be consumed directly from the fruit.
They are harmless, and the seeds cannot germinate in stomach acid. (Promise.) However, this is not the ideal way to consume watermelon seeds. Raw watermelon seeds, while edible, are more of a nuisance than a truly wonderful snack. However, very little is required to make watermelon seeds appetizing.
Roasting is the easiest method to enjoy watermelon seeds. And all you need to prepare watermelon seeds at home is an oven, some salt, and olive oil. After washing and drying the seeds, sprinkle them with olive oil and salt before spreading them out on a baking sheet. Bake them at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes.
To consume, just separate the seeds and consume as you would sunflower seeds. You can manufacture sprouted watermelon seeds if you’re ready to expend a little extra work. Sprouted seeds are those that have begun to germinate and grow, and according to some, they provide added health and nutritional benefits above unsprouted seeds.
- To create sprouted watermelon seeds, just soak the seeds in water for approximately a week until they begin to develop.
- They’re fantastic as a standalone snack, but they’re even better when added to oats with yogurt or even cereal for breakfast.
- And if the prospect of sprouting your own watermelon seeds remains intimidating, you may purchase sprouted watermelon seeds online or at health food stores.
So go ahead and devour watermelon seeds recklessly. By Maxine Builder and Maxine Builder
