Pepitas, which translates to "little seeds of squash" in Spanish, are a type of pumpkin seed found in specific hulless pumpkin varieties, such as Styrian or Oil Seed pumpkins
. These seeds are naturally hull-free and have a thin skin, delicate crunch, and can be eaten raw or roasted
. They are often used as a snack or added to various recipes, such as granola, muesli, pesto, salads, and snack bars
. On the other hand, pumpkin seeds are the seeds that come from pumpkins, but they have hulls (the white-ish outer cover)
. These seeds are not as tender as pepitas and cannot always be used in the same way. To obtain pepitas, you would need to remove the hulls from the pumpkin seeds
. In summary, pepitas are a specific type of pumpkin seed without shells, and they can be eaten raw or roasted, while regular pumpkin seeds have hulls and may not be as versatile in recipes
