Guest guest Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hello , Thanks for your question! The shells of pumpkin seeds are really tough, and although the Vitamix will make short work of them (especially when raw or baked inside the pumpkin which keeps them soft) but they don't add flavor or an especially good texture to the smoothie, and we don't really need THAT much of THAT kind of fiber so if it were me, I'd leave them out. For the most part, there are really only two main rules to remember: 1) if it tastes bitter when you chew it, and 2) if you wouldn't be able to chew it up easily with your teeth, I wouldn't put it in. Hope this is helpful. Also, if you go to the links page of our website you will find a post called " Skins, Seeds, Leaves, Stems to use in the Vitamix " Here is the link to our links page: /links Blessings, Lea Ann Savage Satellite Beach, FL (321) 773-7088 (home) (321-961-9219 (cell) www.VitamixLady.com www..com <))>< On Sep 25, 2011, at 3:11 PM, wrote: If making pumpkin soup should you leave the seeds in when blending in the vitamix? I am seeing apples put in seeds and all so just asking. I am just getting started so have so much to learn. I am enjoying reading past posts. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Thanks Lee Ann. Great info Re: seed question Hello , Thanks for your question! The shells of pumpkin seeds are really tough, and although the Vitamix will make short work of them (especially when raw or baked inside the pumpkin which keeps them soft) but they don't add flavor or an especially good texture to the smoothie, and we don't really need THAT much of THAT kind of fiber so if it were me, I'd leave them out. For the most part, there are really only two main rules to remember: 1) if it tastes bitter when you chew it, and 2) if you wouldn't be able to chew it up easily with your teeth, I wouldn't put it in. Hope this is helpful. Also, if you go to the links page of our website you will find a post called " Skins, Seeds, Leaves, Stems to use in the Vitamix " Here is the link to our links page: /links Blessings, Lea Ann Savage Satellite Beach, FL (321) 773-7088 (home) (321-961-9219 (cell) www.VitamixLady.com www..com <))>< On Sep 25, 2011, at 3:11 PM, wrote: If making pumpkin soup should you leave the seeds in when blending in the vitamix? I am seeing apples put in seeds and all so just asking. I am just getting started so have so much to learn. I am enjoying reading past posts. Thanks ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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