Organic Raw Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) - 1 lb (16 oz)

Pepitas are not the white-hulled seeds scooped from a standard pumpkin. Pepitas are the dark green, hull-free inner seed of specific hull-less pumpkin varieties grown specifically for their edible seeds they never had an outer shell to begin with. Crop by Pop sources these as true pepitas: hull-free, raw, unsalted, USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO verified, and Vegan, packed fresh in the USA in a resealable bag. Ingredients: Organic Raw Pumpkin Seed Kernels. Certified Organic by: Natural Food Certifiers. Processed in a facility that also processes Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk, Soy, and Wheat. Available in 1 lb and 2 lb. For additional organic seeds and nuts, browse the Organic Collection.

What You're Buying

Crop by Pop is the USDA Certified Organic line within the Nut Cravings family. Every product in the range carries USDA Organic certification, Non-GMO verification, and Vegan status as baseline standards applied consistently across the full lineup.

The distinction between pepitas and standard pumpkin seeds matters practically. The white-hulled seeds from a standard pumpkin require shelling or hull-softening before eating. True pepitas come from hull-less pumpkin varieties where the seed emerges without a white fibrous shell. The hull-free kernel is softer, immediately ready to eat directly from the bag or cook with, and blends more smoothly in sauces and smoothies than a hulled seed with remaining shell fragments would. This is the format used in cooking and professional kitchen applications where pumpkin seeds are called for as an ingredient.

Raw pumpkin seeds retain the full mineral and enzyme profile of the unprocessed seed. Roasting applies heat that degrades a portion of heat-sensitive nutrients and accelerates oxidation of the polyunsaturated fat fraction. Raw organic pepitas also offer flexibility that pre-roasted seeds cannot: they can be dry-toasted in a skillet to any desired roast level immediately before use, which is not possible going the other direction with pre-roasted seeds. For smoothie blending, raw energy balls, and no-bake preparations, the softer texture of raw seeds produces better results than the crunchy, drier texture of roasted ones.

USDA Organic certification on Crop by Pop's pepitas verifies that the growing operation meets National Organic Program standards prohibiting synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers across the full growing season, confirmed through annual third-party inspection by Natural Food Certifiers, an independent USDA-accredited certifying agent. Non-GMO verification adds independent documentation confirming the hull-less pumpkin variety's genetic status.

Nutrition Per One Ounce (28g)

Per one ounce serving: 140 calories, 12g total fat (15% DV), 2g saturated fat (10% DV), 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium (0% DV), 4g total carbohydrate, less than 1g dietary fiber (4% DV), 0g total sugars, 0g added sugars, 9g protein. Calcium: 10mg (0% DV). Iron: 4mg (20% DV). Potassium: 220mg (4% DV). Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%).

At 9g protein per ounce, organic raw pumpkin seeds carry one of the highest protein contents of any common seed in the category. The 12g total fat per ounce is split between polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats with only 2g saturated fat, a fat profile that provides energy density alongside the high protein content. The 4g total carbohydrate per ounce with less than 1g dietary fiber and 0g sugars produces a net carbohydrate contribution close to 3g per serving, making pepitas one of the most protein-dense, lowest-net-carb seeds available. Iron at 4mg (20% DV) per ounce is a standout figure: for plant-based eaters managing iron intake through diet rather than supplementation, one ounce of organic raw pepitas delivers a meaningful share of the daily target from a whole-food source that integrates naturally into meals already being prepared. Potassium at 220mg (4% DV) per ounce rounds the label profile alongside the iron contribution.

How to Use Organic Raw Pumpkin Seeds

Straight from the Bag

One ounce of raw pepitas eaten by the small handful as a daily snack. Their soft, slightly chewy texture and mild, faintly grassy, nutty flavor are distinct from roasted pumpkin seeds and suit quiet daily snacking more than the assertive crunch of roasted. One ounce delivers the protein and iron contribution described in the nutrition section. Measure into a small bowl or eat directly from the bag without preparation.

Toasted to Order

One to two minutes in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, shaking the pan constantly, produces a toasted pepita with the crunch and golden color of a roasted seed. Because the rest of the raw bag stays refrigerated at peak freshness, only the quantity needed for that day's use is toasted. Season with a pinch of salt, smoked paprika, cumin, or cinnamon immediately after removing from the heat while the surface is still warm. This approach gives complete control over roast level and seasoning that buying pre-roasted seeds does not.

Salads, Grain Bowls, and Soups

Scattered raw or lightly toasted over green salads, quinoa and farro bowls, and cream soups, pepitas add a green color note and a satisfying bite that distinguishes them visually and texturally from the more neutral tones of most other seeds and nuts. They are particularly suited to autumn and winter dishes: squash soup, kale salad, roasted beet salad, and sweet potato grain bowls where the flavor pairing with warm, earthy vegetables is natural and the dark green seed adds visual contrast.

Pesto and Sauces

Blended into a pepita pesto in place of pine nuts alongside basil, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan or nutritional yeast, raw organic pepitas produce a pesto with a slightly denser, earthier flavor than the pine nut original. The same blending approach works for seed-based sauces where pumpkin seeds are blended with dried chilies, spices, and tomatoes as part of savory cooking traditions that use pumpkin seeds as a sauce-thickening and flavoring base alongside aromatic ingredients.

Baking and Energy Snacks

Folded into granola bars, pressed into the surface of seeded breads and crackers, or blended into no-bake energy balls alongside dates, cocoa, and oats, raw organic pepitas contribute protein, iron, and fat to preparations where most of the nutritional value would otherwise come from simpler carbohydrates. Their relatively neutral flavor makes them compatible with both sweet and savory baking applications without asserting a dominant seed character. In energy ball recipes, the soft texture of raw pepitas blends and compresses more effectively than roasted, contributing to a better-bound finished piece.

Choosing the Right Size

At one ounce per day, the 1 lb bag provides 16 daily servings, roughly two to three weeks of consistent use for one person. For buyers incorporating pepitas as a daily snack alongside occasional cooking use, the 1 lb size matches a comfortable consumption pace and allows the bag to be finished within the room-temperature freshness window without requiring refrigeration.

The 2 lb bag suits buyers using pepitas across daily snacking and regular cooking applications simultaneously. A granola batch uses three to four ounces of seeds. A pepita pesto uses two to three ounces per batch. A week of salad toppings at two tablespoons per day uses approximately three ounces. At that combined rate of snacking and cooking use, the 2 lb bag covers three to four weeks of active kitchen use. The per-ounce cost at the 2 lb size is meaningfully lower than the 1 lb, and the resealable bag with refrigerator storage (described below) maintains quality across the full two-pound quantity.

Storage

Raw pumpkin seeds are moderately stable at room temperature due to their balanced fat profile, but proper storage extends freshness significantly and is especially important for the 2 lb size used over several weeks.

• Room temperature, sealed resealable bag, away from heat and direct sunlight: 1 to 2 months of peak flavor after opening.
• Refrigerated in the sealed bag: 3 to 4 months.
• Frozen in an airtight container: up to 12 months. Raw pepitas thaw quickly at room temperature, toast directly from frozen in a dry skillet without thawing, and blend smoothly from frozen into smoothies and energy ball mixtures.

For the 2 lb size, dividing the bag on arrival and freezing the portion beyond the next four weeks of planned use is the practical approach. The working quantity stays accessible at room temperature or in the refrigerator, and the reserve stays at full quality in the freezer until needed.

Organic Raw Pumpkin Seeds Guarantee

Every Nut Cravings order is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If these organic raw pumpkin seeds arrive with any quality concern or fall short of expectations, contact the team and the issue will be resolved promptly with no complicated return process required.