Nut & Seed

Watermelon Seed

About This Entry

Watermelon seeds, dried and roasted, have a mild, nutty flavor popular as a snack across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia — that lightness pairs with Riesling.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Alternative wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Edible Seeds

Classification

Nuts & Seeds

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Citrullus lanatus

Scientific Classification

Display name
Watermelon Seed
Classification
Nuts & Seeds
Group
Edible Seeds
Scientific name
Citrullus lanatus

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.