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Five Star Reviews:

74%
perfect..
June 22, 2016
fresh, raw no salt, perfect...not sure why others put salt & ruin the natural taste of pumpkin seeds which are great for many uses including killing off parasites, healing prostate & swelling, etc. I put them into my cooking & baking too, the children don;t even notice them & I know I'm giving them healthy cookies free from sugar & salt, since I only use honey, spices & a bit of bamboo salt, things I was taught at Shambhala Wellness Center in Kelseyville, CA.
Great for my dog too!
April 24, 2016
These are exactly as described (good). I grind them up, and add a tablespoon to my dog's food every day. It seems to help him and he loves them! The reason I bought the pumpkin seed was as an alternative/supplement to worming. He had very stubborn and hard to get rid of tapeworms. Not only are they supposed to add nutrition, they are rough enough to possibly help scrape parasites off the intestinal walls who are not fully stuck on. Well, my dogs have no worms anymore (after worming too, this won't replace worming), so it may have helped. Whether it helps with worms or not, it's good for the dog, and this bag has lasted for months. Would definitely buy again when I run out.
Good Quality and Taste
November 26, 2015
Very good and nice dark seeds. Better quality thank most although my favorite still is the Natural Healing House Organic Raw Austrian Pumpkin Seeds these are good for smoothies and more. I like the Healing House for just eating as they are more expensive and use these for baking, pesto and more. A good product with a nice rich color to the seeds.
Healthy snack.... good vendor.
January 5, 2015
Delicious and healthy. I combine these with sunflower seeds and sometimes raisins and lightly roast after tossing in salt, olive oil, and sometimes brown sugar. My family loves these. I include them in homemade breads, pancakes, trail mixes, and cookies.
Great snack
January 26, 2014
I bought these for mixing in home made trail mix due to the lack of a whole food store near me I have to go online to find the good stuff. These are fresh, taste great, organic and just really packed with protein and fiber. Loved them and highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a great high nutrient density snack that travels well.
74%
Outstanding product!!
August 29, 2017
This review is for the "Lightly Sea Salted Pumpkin Seeds In Shell" (not the jumbo ones).They are fantastic!! Roasted just right and just a touch of salt!!I used to buy David's pumpkin seeds which are way oversalted and barely roasted and I also tried Gerbs Jumbo Unsalted Pumpkin Seeds which didn't have a lot of flavor.But these ones are just right, I already ordered a second bag since I store them in the freezer where they last for months and months.Some people complained about the clusters in their review... yes, there are some clusters of 3-5 seeds but I love them!! Either pop the whole cluster into your mouth or nibble one seed at a time.Outstanding product, I'll be a customer for life!!
Even My Husband Loves Them!
May 16, 2017
I had not had decent pumpkin seeds for years so thought I'd try these. Glad I did. At first my husband was upset that I ordered such a large bag because he does not like eating pumpkin seeds. I asked him to please try a few just last night and since then I've had to make him his own Ziploc bag to sit along side his chair so that he can enjoy them while watching TV. He commented that "they were much better than the last ones he tried many years ago". These are very fresh and crispy, just the way they should be. I would love to try some of the spicy ones if they ever come back in stock on Amazon. Very good product!!
Best Pumpkin Seeds Ever!
May 2, 2017
I was so tired of buying stale pumpkin seeds at various stores in my city. I've started a low carb diet and pumpkin seeds are a very good low carb snack. I gave Amazon a try for good pumpkin seeds and hit the jackpot with Gerbs Gourmet Pumpkin Seeds. Years ago the ones I made at Halloween weren't as good as Gerbs. I'll now be a customer for life....even if I go back to eating carbs. These seeds are that good.
Smoky Chipotle Flavor pumpkin seeds
March 30, 2016
These are amazing. I realize this is subjective but these are flavorful as well as just hot. I like spicy foods, but don't regularly eat really hot foods (ie: habanero or ghost peppers, that kind of thing) and I would put these At about a 6 on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being painfully hot. They do not seem to be heavily salted either.The 2 lb. Bag is enormous; an exceptional value. The size of the individual seeds is also impressive. They are fresh and plump enough to eat one at a time.Will definitely buy these again. Soon and often!
Healthy Snack
January 29, 2016
I'm half way through a second two pound bag of Gerb's Jumbo Raw Pumpkin Seeds In Shell in less than a month for two good reasons… their size and when roasted their taste. Last October I removed the seeds from a pumpkin and roasted them. They tasted okay but the seeds where smaller than these Jumbos. They didn't have the flavor and didn't last as long. For a dollar or two more than the Gerbs regular pumpkin seeds, the Jumbos are the way to go.By the way I don't shell the pumpkin seeds after they have been roasted. I eat them as they are.The recipe for roasting the seeds is fairly basic.1 pint size container of seeds (about 2 cups)3-4 cups of water5 teaspoons of salt (more or less to taste)Bring the salted water and pumpkin seeds to a boil. Let simmer for 10 minutes. The seeds become light gray in color. Remove from heat and drain.Pat dry lightly in the pan, then coat the seeds in the pan with about a teaspoon or so of olive oil. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a heavy duty baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seeds out over the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until the seeds begin to brown, the first signs of browning are hearing some of the seeds begin to pop. Mix around every few minutes thereafter. Roasting time is between 20 and 25 minutes. Keep an eye on the seeds so they don't burn. A bit less time if you use other than the Jumbos. I have also coated the seed with a couple tablespoons of maple syrup while still in the pan. Taste good, but decided I like the plane roasted better.
Homemade Pumpkin Seeds?
October 18, 2013
They're just that good. They taste like seeds I would make (light sea salt flavor), except less burnt! I also used to get my pumpkin seeds from Trader Joe's but they haven't been selling the in-shell kind lately for some reason. I'm very happy I found this seller because the mass manufactured kinds are either inconsistent, too salty, or too unnatural. Very happy!

Four Star Reviews:

10%
Keep handy for your salads.
April 7, 2016
Great addition to the typical salads I eat at work nearly every day. Easy way to add crunch and nutrients.
Taste good. But I wish I didn't have to get ...
March 17, 2016
Taste good. But I wish I didn't have to get them from China. I feel blind in terms of quality control.
Good quality seeds.
November 30, 2015
These are pretty good. They worked fine in a granola recipe I had. I wouldn't order them again because I realized later that they were a little overpriced.
Pretty good tasting seeds
November 26, 2015
Pretty good tasting seeds, but I think I like the salted ones better. The seeds were fresh and truly delivered on the many benefits pumpkin seeds deliver. Fellows these seeds help with testosterone production.......so you do the math on the many benefits :-)
Would buy again
August 18, 2015
This was my first time trying pumpkin seeds and I wasn't disappointed. They are unsalted so it takes some getting used to with the taste but I don't mind. They taste like unsalted sunflower seeds plus they're healthy. I just wish the price would go down
10%
I absolutely loved the first flavor I bought
February 5, 2017
This is my second bag of pumpkin seeds (in shell) from this company. I absolutely loved the first flavor I bought, sea salted. I ate them like potato chips! I like the spicy habanero but not as much as the sea salt. They are fairly spicy hot, which I like, but the spice is to the point of compromising the pumpkin seed flavor. All I taste is "hot", and wish the heat was a bit more delicate so as to let other flavors shine through. They could also use a bit more salt. If you like spicy, though, you will probably really like these. I think this is a great company, and I love in-shell pumpkin seeds, so I will be buying and trying other flavors in the future.
these were very good! I subsequently bought 2 more bags
November 8, 2016
I mentioned in an earlier post (for another pumpkin seed product/company) that I've been on a pumpkin seed kick lately. I ordered a bag of these at the same time I ordered from the other company. It never hurts to try different options/prices, right? Unlike the other brand that I bought, these were very good! I subsequently bought 2 more bags! The seeds are a bit bigger than the ones I was buying from Walmart, but the flavor is good, the seeds are crunchy, and the salt is "just right." I buy the lightly sea salted seeds in shell. I noticed that another reviewer mentioned that the seeds stuck together. I happen to like that, personally. LOL It doesn't happen often, but when it does, I happily crunch them, so that doesn't detract from the rating. I didn't give it 5 stars, because the ones I get at Walmart happen to taste just slightly better. If I could get the same amount of those for the same price that I get these, I would have to go with them. Until then, these are fantastic and I will continue to buy, eat, and rave about them!
Tasty flavour.
July 20, 2016
The overall taste and texture of these Gerbs pumpkin seeds, are very similar to home prepared pumpkin seeds. Seriously: they're excellent. I have tried the lightly sea salted version prior, and I do admit, I was a bit nervous to try the "Toasted Onion & Garlic" flavour. Essentially, these were a taste I was either going to like, or try rinsing off. Out of my honest opinion, I do like this particular flavour. It sounds a bit odd, however, witih the mixed seasoning incorporated with these roasted seeds, to an extent they remind me of Lays BBQ chips: this light seasoning on the initial product. By no means is the seasoning overwhelming; I would deem the seasoning to simple enhance the initial flavour and texture of a plain pumpkin seed. Some of the seasoning sinks to the bottom of the package, which is naturally expected; shake the bag when it has a small air pocket, and you are good to go again. In regards to the flavour, I am neither overwhelmed by onion nor garlic: it is truly more of a mixed powder seasoning mix, again similar to the Lays BBQ chips. =)
So tasty, though not always consistent
June 22, 2016
These are some of the best tasting pumpkin seeds ever! We always buy the lightly sea salted, and they have just the right amount of salt.Ideally, these pumpkin seeds have the perfect amount of crunch. However, the crunch factor is not always consistent. It's understandable that sometimes a few seeds will stick together, resulting in the inner ones not completely drying during the roasting process. We have had two bags, though, where nearly all the seeds were not crunchy enough. I don't know if this is a result of the preparation, or the fact that we live in a very hot and humid state. Nonetheless, we continue to order them, because they are so healthy and so tasty, and beat any of the brands you'll find your local chain grocery store.
Good & good for you!
February 11, 2016
Good. Not too salty. Fresh and yummy. I've started to snack on these in the afternoon and they are really good. I like that they are lightly salted- I've had other brands that were WAY too salty, and these are perfect! They are healthy and there are a lot of health benefits to eating pumpkin seeds, in addition to keeping my snacking mouth busy, I feel good about this. It's also a good size bag, I just portion them out in 1 oz portions in snack size ziplock bags for the week, and I'm good. Yummy. Will buy again.
Accurate description, with one pesky shortcoming
June 26, 2015
I came across this vendor's product while looking for the same stuff from some other seller whose price was double. My most significant beef with these seeds (at least the ones I received) is that at least on third of them if not half are clumped together in pairs, or even three or more seeds stuck together. Sure, it does not take a lot of effort to separate them but it is annoying with so many of them like that. On the positive side, those reviewers who say they taste no salt at all either have received their product from a significantly different batch or have abused their sense for salt. In my opinion, the description of lightly salted is very appropriate. And finally, I would 100% say that the competing product is not twice as good to be worth spending double on it.

Three Star Reviews:

5%
Organic Pumpkin Seeds
February 27, 2016
The only good thing about these seeds was the amount in the package for the price paid; the fact that they are authentic and a good snack for those with high Blood Pressure. But there is no salt on them. Oh wow,i made a funny!
I have been eating pepitas for years and though they are not my favorite seed, they are good for you so I ...
January 25, 2016
These taste stale. I just did not want to deal with returning them. I have been eating pepitas for years and though they are not my favorite seed, they are good for you so I eat them. If these were a little fresher I would be enjoying them much more.
Three Stars
January 21, 2016
great
Still i kind of feel like they put some chemical becasue they are make from ...
September 17, 2015
The taste is little bit different than normal seeds but it is a okay taste , and they are little bit bigger than normal. Still i kind of feel like they put some chemical becasue they are make from China. It is very scary that any food is come from China. You never know what they make of. It is "USDA Organic" Label but you can not trust. There is also other brand call " Food to live" same as this make from china and package on US. and they are little bit smaller and taste bit different. Things is there is no other brand that i know of sell unseed... Good Luck...
Fresh Taste But..
September 9, 2015
Since I found out this comes from China, I have stopped using it. It tasted real fresh, but now I don't trust this item.
5%
They may be good, but not for ME
August 3, 2017
Since i do not like chewing, the review is ???.I wanted shelled seeds and placed the wrong order.
Heavy sea salt? I think not.
July 19, 2017
I got the "salt lovers" variety, also referred to as "heavy sea salt" in their description and was disappointed. I would categorize this as "light salt" at best. Otherwise, good roasted seed flavor. (Pass the salt, please.)
Jumbo Is Definitely Jumbo, But Smaller Ones Taste Better
June 14, 2017
This review is about the Jumbo Unsalted roasted seeds. They are definitely jumbo! Nice, big seeds...fun to eat. I ordered the Jumbo size to try after loving every bite of the bag of regular size unsalted roasted seeds from Gerbs. The regular size were delicious, buttery, and crunchy enough to satisfy the munchies, but the jumbo size seeds just don't taste as good to me. I don't know if they're from a different variety of pumpkin, or if they're roasted a bit too long or something, but they don't have the flavor I got used to with the regular size seeds. I'll be going back to the regular size unsalted roasted seeds after I finish this bag of the jumbo seeds.
Spicy but flavorless.
June 10, 2017
Yes, they are very spicy. Unfortunately, they don't have much flavor. A bit of salt and toasting would've been great.
Disappointing, some not so good, some very good.
October 26, 2016
Disappointing. These seeds were not completely roasted and had little to no flavor, including any semblance of salt. The seeds were very moist and chewy and very lackluster in the flavor department. In order to make them more enjoyable I roasted them in the oven for a couple more hours at 200 degrees with a coating of salt and spices. To be fair, I also purchased "sea salt" seeds which I found were much more flavorful and roasted to a more crisp consistency. I have several other flavors of these products on order for delivery next week and am hopeful they'll be better than what I experienced with these.
Salt Lovers Beware
September 18, 2015
I was expecting a salt level more akin to that of Bigs Lightly Salted. What I ended up getting were seeds that felt barely salted at all.The pepper was definitely still there though, and the seeds were roasted well....but that lack of salt left me a bit disappointed.

Two Star Reviews:

3%
Blah.
October 20, 2016
Blah. No flavor!
Stale when they arrived.
January 31, 2016
These tasted stale when they arrive. I threw them away. Will not repurchase
"Product of China"
December 23, 2015
My own fault for not looking closer before I purchased this, but this is a "Product of China". For as much as these cost and to verify their product handling & verify they are actually organic as they claim to be, coming from China is not okay in my book.
Hard to find good organic non GMO pumpkin seeds
August 4, 2015
These tasted a little stale to me. Hard to find good organic non GMO pumpkin seeds.
Grown in China
June 17, 2015
These seeds are grown in China, which has very questionable agricultural practices and organic standards, which a quick online search will reveal.
5%
Looks like I'll have stick to gutting many pumpkins for my ...
July 24, 2017
I am very particular about pumpkin seeds, and these weren't up to my standards. Seeds were also stale, and not very salty. Looks like I'll have stick to gutting many pumpkins for my own fresh seeds and cooking them myself.
Too salty
June 6, 2017
These are quality pumpkin seeds, but they are too salty for my taste. Had to throw them out since no one I know eats them.
I didn't think these were all that great. When you try to bite them to take ...
December 20, 2016
I've eaten many a pumpkin seeds. I didn't think these were all that great. When you try to bite them to take the shell off, they quickly crack and you have to throw it away (unless you're the type that likes to eat the shell and all). Well, I don't and it seems like 3 in 5 seeds I'm having to throw away.
Spicy Habanero has no flavor just spice
September 28, 2016
I purchased the Spicy Habanero seeds and there is no flavor. It has spice on it but that its it. Its like someone just poured ground red pepper on them. Its really missing salt in my opinion. As for the spicy level I wouldn't say it was "habanero." Its a spice that builds so at first its not much but after snacking for a while you feel it. I eat a lot of spicy food and these weren't as spicy as I would have liked.Compared to Bigs pumpkin seeds these are thinner. I think it would be really hard to pop these open and try to eat just the seed inside. I found it really easy to eat them with the shell. I also eat Bigs pumpkin seeds with the shell if that gives you a reference. I'm giving them a 2 star since they are edible and they are the type you can eat with the shell which is what I wanted. They however taste like nothing and I had to add my own spices and salt to them to give them flavor. I would not purchase these again.
... two star "I don't like" rating but I do like parts of this product
December 17, 2014
I gave this product a two star "I don't like" rating but I do like parts of this product. First I don't like the chewy texture of the seeds and I will not buy again because of the toughness but I do like the taste. The saltiness is perfect. I chew the seeds but eventually have to spit out the husk. I admit this is my first purchase of Pumpkin seeds. I would like to be able to eat the whole seed shell and all. It seems to me seeds from less mature pumpkins would work better.
These were not very good. My 8 and 9 year old boys and ...
September 12, 2014
These were not very good. My 8 and 9 year old boys and I love Trader Joe's roasted pumpkin seeds, so I thought these would be the same. They were not. The salt amount was good but the seeds themselves were tough and the shells were chewy. The boys wouldn't eat them. I forced myself to, only because I bought so much and didn't want to waste them. I did end up throwing some away. -Stick to Trader Joe's. Although TJ's are a bit salty, they are so much better than these.

One Star Reviews:

8%
One Star
January 21, 2016
Made in China !!!!!!!!!
False advertising
November 28, 2015
I agree with the reviewers who wrote that "Origin: USA" in the Product Details section is deceptive and should be removed. If you look very closely and enlarge the shot of the back of the bag, you'll see at the bottom: "Product of China. Packaged in the USA." So the real "origin" is China, not the USA.
LIARS ITS CHINA ORIGIN
November 18, 2015
Origin USA? Thats a lie, they should take this product down! IT SAYS CHINA right on the bag!!
Chinese Grown!
September 15, 2015
The product description is deceiving - these seeds are grown in China and packaged in the U.S. It should say Origin - China, not U.S.
Product of China
December 11, 2014
These seeds are product of China and packaged in the US.
6%
yucky
September 4, 2017
Awful taste(Looks and tastes like they were roasted too long) and even though I ordered "salt lovers" there was hardly any salt. I tried to get in touch but no response
maybe next time
March 28, 2017
No difference between salt lovers and lightly salted or salted......I came from lightly salted looking for more salt and you guy forgot the salt. More than that this bag seems to be too roasted, taste like burned.
What a disappointment..
December 16, 2016
What a disappointment... I've been eating another Big Brand for years, and well, compared to those, these stink!They claim 'Lightly Salted', I see none and taste none.Weird smell.Most are chewy, not crunchy.Most are stuck in clusters of 2 or 3 seeds.Very little taste beyond 'chewy something or other'.Very disappointed.. save your money and order another Brand
Taste is important
November 20, 2016
I wish I could have given a better review, but the seeds were slightly over roasted and had very little pumpkin seed taste. I honestly don't care how they are prepared or how healthy they are, taste is what is important for snack foods.I don't know how to do a follow up, but these seeds are terrible. I had to throw away most all of them. they were burnt to the point where so bad I could not eat them.
Unable to enjoy.
April 24, 2016
Overkill on the heat. Use this to break your addiction to pumpkin seeds.
More Seasoning Than Seed
January 23, 2016
Ironic that the "heavily salted" seeds had not one grain of salt in the bag.....but the chipotle seeds are bags of basically loose seasoning mixed with seeds. Chipotle flavor this is not, its the worst flavor imaginable. Every one of my friends did not fail to spit these out with a horrified look on their face, almost saying "is this a prank?" And if you try to get a refund from this inedible product they will make you pay the shipping to return them. SUPER FAIL as a product and as a company. Good day
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Now Foods
GERBS
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$14.99
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187.0 in
114.2 in
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Ingredients:  Organic Pumpkin Seeds.Certified Organic by QAI.Vegetarian/Vegan Product.Refrigeration Recommended after opening.
GERBS will not accept any returns on opened packaging. Due to the fact that we are certified Allergen Free Facility, we will only accept returns within 2 weeks from purchase in its original unopened/unaltered GERBS factory packaging. The customer assumes
Length
Length
32.7 in
346.5 in
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Now Foods
GERBS GOURMET SEEDS, FRUITS, BUTTERS & MIXES
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ANO-1050
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MPN
ANO-1050
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1
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ANO-1050
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Product Group
Health and Beauty
Grocery
Product Type
Product Type
HEALTH_PERSONAL_CARE
GROCERY
PublicationDate
PublicationDate
2014-06-20
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Publisher
Now Foods
GERBS GOURMET SEEDS, FRUITS, BUTTERS & MIXES
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Release Date
2014-06-17
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8.6
7.6
Size
Size
12 oz
02 LBS
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Now Foods
GERBS GOURMET SEEDS, FRUITS, BUTTERS & MIXES
Weight
Weight
30.0 oz
7.4 oz
Width
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78.7 in
299.2 in
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Good natural source of protein and fiber

Certified organic

Natural source of fatty acids

Pumpkin Seeds Freshly Harvested this Season & Packaged on dedicated Allergen Free equipment in Rhode Island by our Specialy trained staff. Product of UNITED STATES

GERBS All-Natural Pledge = Non GMO, No Trans-fats, cooking oils, chemicals, preservatives, Nothing artificial added! The way mother nature intended our foods to be, made from scratch, to taste great, keep you healthy, & provide natural energy!

Gerbs Certified Allergen Statement - Our entire product line is: Gluten, Wheat, Peanut, Tree-Nut, Soy, Egg, Milk/Dairy, Sesame, Mustard, Shellfish & Fish FREE!

High in Fiber, Antioxidants, Omega Fats, and loaded with Protein. Low Carb's. Naturally Heart Healthy & Cholesterol Free. Essential piece to any healthy life style! Featured Ingredient on Dr. Oz.

Shop our other trusted Gerbs Categories: Seeds, Salad Mixes, Seed Butters, Snack Mixes, Fruit Medley's, Seed Meals, Dried Fruits, Grains, Flours, Granola's, Oats, & Chocolates.

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