4 Reasons to Eat Papaya Seeds (No, Parasites Are Not One)

Papaya seeds are safe to eat without the need for soaking, cooking or drying. However, they can be a little bitter, so they may work best paired with other ingredients to help balance out the flavor.
Consider adding them to salad dressings, dips and marinades, or adding them to your favorite smoothie recipes, like our soothing papaya smoothie. You can also try roasting and grinding them for an easy substitute for black pepper, which contains fiber.
The best way to get them is to simply cut open the papaya and scoop out the seeds. Store the seeds in an airtight container and refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. Be sure to enjoy moderate servings of papaya seeds per day, or about 2-3 ounces.
Save papaya seeds instead of throwing them away – a great way to reduce food waste as they create about 15-20%12 from the total weight of each fruit. Apart from papaya seeds, there are many other edible seeds that are also often thrown away. In fact, watermelon seeds, squash blossoms, and pomegranate seeds can be delicious, nutritious, and environmentally friendly snacks.