Japanese seed has many fans among different types of seeds such as pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc. This seed is consumed roasted or raw. One of the main components of Shab Eid or Shab Yalda nuts is Japanese seeds. On the other hand, this egg also has many fans at parties.
Getting to know Japanese seeds
Japanese seed, which is also known as Jabani seed, is actually harvested from a watermelon called Nutty Watermelon. This watermelon is not edible and is only planted to harvest Japanese seeds. This seed has a salty and mild taste. Its seeds are a little bigger than regular watermelon seeds and are red in color. Also, this seed has a thin shell that is easily separated and consumed raw or roasted. Jabani seeds are a delicious and nutritious food that can be consumed as a snack or in combination with other types of nuts and dried fruits. This seed has many properties for health, but it should be consumed in a balanced amount.
Japanese seed is a product of which country?
Contrary to popular belief, this seed has nothing to do with Japan. The name "Japanese" has been mistakenly popularized due to its similarity in appearance to Japanese seeds. The correct name of this seed is "Jabani", which is taken from the village of Jaban (Jaban, Jaban) near Damavand, which is the main place of cultivation of this type of nutty watermelon. Therefore, Japanese or Jabani seeds are actually a product of Iran and belong to Jaban village in Tehran province. Note that this type of nutty watermelon is cultivated in other parts of Iran and even some other countries, but the name "Jabani" is known as its original and correct name.
Health benefits of Japanese seeds
Japanese seeds or jabani are the red seeds of the nutty watermelon, which are known as a popular food due to their taste and beneficial properties. This seed is used in all kinds of nuts for Nowruz and Yalda. In addition to the delicious taste, Japanese seeds have many health benefits.