Pumpkin seeds deserve a spot on your snack shelf all year round. Vitacost Certified Organic pumpkin seeds not only satisfy crunch cravings and boost nutrition, theyre also:. Certified Organic. Non-GMO Project Verified. Kosher. Shelled Raw. Gluten Free. Did You Know? Pumpkin seeds, also called pepitas, are dark green seeds encased in white or yellowish husks, found tangled in the pulp inside pumpkins. Theyre often separated from the pulp, dried, roasted and enjoyed as a snack, especially during the fall season in the U.S., when pumpkins are carved into jack-o-lanterns for Halloween. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of Dietary Fiber and Iron; see Nutrition Facts for Total Fat content. Ideas for using Vitacost Certified Organic Pumpkin Seeds. Combine with nuts, other seeds and dried fruit for a trail mix. Top oatmeal or yogurt. Sprinkle on salads. Add to cookie or muffin recipes. Grind and add to burger or veggie burger recipes. Blend with vanilla and/or sweetener and water to make pumpkin seed milk. About Vitacost Snacks. Vitacost snacks are top-quality, portable and priced right for everyones enjoyment. They feature wholesome ingredients for exceptional taste and nutrition. Plus, Vitacost snacks come in resealable bags so you can feel good about getting your snack on, anytime, anywhere. About Vitacost. Vitacost nutritional products are manufactured to high standards of quality, efficacy and safety. Each Vitacost product meets or exceeds the standards and requirements set forth in the FDAs Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR, 110) Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).