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Buyer's guide

Melon seeds are available in supermarkets, health food stores and ethnic grocers – or can be obtained directly from fresh melons and left to dry.

Storage

Keep in an airtight container in a dry cupboard.

Preparation

Melon seeds are lightly dry-roasted and eaten as a salted snack. In the West they are associated with health food, savoury bakes and vegetarian recipes, and also sprinkled onto bread loaves. In Central and South America, China and India, different varieties are used in cooking. They’re crushed and used to thicken stews and curries, or added to sweets, buns, flatbreads and drinks.