Tong Garden Salted Pumpkin Seeds Review – A Nutritious Munchy

They are small, oval-shaped, and nothing but a powerhouse of nutrients. Pumpkin seeds make for a healthy and crunchy snack, and we’re hooked on it.

We reviewed three variants of Sunflower seeds and quite liked them. This led us to order another one and here’s our Tong Garden Salted Pumpkin seeds review.

Did you know, the American Heart Association recommends having 30 grams of pumpkin seeds daily as part of a healthy diet?

Here’s all you need to know about Tong Garden Pumpkin Seeds.

What were we looking for in the salted pumpkin seeds from Tong Garden?

Crisp, fresh seeds with a balanced salt seasoning is what we expected. 

1. Flavor 

Pumpkin seeds are known to have a fresh nutty taste. We gauged the freshness and how well-rounded the salt seasoning was. Was this balanced or on the higher side?

2. Texture 

Nuts and seeds have a natural ‘bite’ to them. Roasting further enhances their crispness. This crispness is also an indicator of how fresh the seeds are.

3. Nutrition Quotient 

Under this parameter, we checked the ingredients used and the caloric values. Clean, nutrient-dense ingredients? Compared to unsalted pumpkin seeds, is the variation in calorie content marginal or too high?

4. Other Parameters

Other non-tasting parameters like the packaging, price, and shelf life were recorded here.

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Price & Packaging

Tong Garden pumpkin seeds are packed in a premium-quality wrapper that is not resealable. A 30-gram pack is priced at Rs 50 and has a shelf life of 18 months. 

Main Ingredients

Pumpkin seeds kernels and iodized salt.

The ingredient list is 100% clean. 

Caloric Comparison

A 30-gram pack of Tong Garden Salted Pumpkin seeds offers 180 Kcal with 13 grams of fat, 4 grams of carbohydrates, and 11 grams of protein. 

A quarter cup (30 grams) of pumpkin seeds have similar caloric values, 180 Kcal and 16 grams of fats, 3 grams of carbohydrates, and 10 grams of protein. 

Taste & Texture

Pumpkin seeds are typically green with a white husk. They are quite flat with an asymmetric oval shape. Despite the pack claiming these are ‘super quality’, the seeds did not have a uniform appearance in terms of shape, size, and color. 

Similarly, the texture was inconsistent. While some had a bold crunch, others had a relatively softer bite. That said, the seeds weren’t soggy. 

These seeds have been roasted and seasoned with salt. The bold nutty flavor is an indicator of how well roasted these seeds are. The salt seasoning is adequate, not overpowering, just balanced. The seeds taste fresh with no undesirable aftertaste. 

Another commendable point is the ingredient list, no additives or preservatives have been used. 

Here are some interesting FAQs on Salted Pumpkin Seeds Tong Garden.

High on nutrients, high on taste- Tong Garden Salted Pumpkin seeds are indeed an addictive snack. The clean ingredient list and macro-friendly calorie values were appreciated. While the seasoning was spot-on, the texture ranged between average and decent. 

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