the current "best answer" is the worst! it says that seeds not commonly sold in stores have no nutrition, bitter, or poison. so wrong! watermelon, cantaloupe, apple, peach, apricot, etcertera seeds are PACKED full of nutrients; even MORE than most commercially sold seeds. watermelon seeds are one of my top favorites, and are loaded with vital compounds, one being zinc. they are crunchy, and taste nutty. they are delicious! and cantaloupe seeds have been eaten by other cultures for years, and studies show they are full of good stuff yoo. you're on a computer rigt now.. google the name of the seed in question followed by "health benefits". don't take my word for it, find out for yourself. also, apricot seeds which are bitter, are told to be poisonous because they contain hydrogen cyanide. although this is true, it is such a small dose that it takes 70 apricot kernals to be lethal. many cultures, like turkey ADORE the apricot seeds; they simply don't eat too many. studies also show that the small amount of cyanide is BENEFICIAL to our immune systems. do you know that apple, cherry, peach, apricot, almond or anything else in this family produces cyanide? guess what cyanide tastes like? ALMONDS! thats right, our beloved almonds contain cyanide too! seriously peple, don't believe everything you are told by that damn television. learn how to learn for yourself. do some research once in a while. knowledge is your best friend!!! happy seed eating :D!

The accepted answer says that seeds not commonly sold in stores have no nutrition, are bitter, or are poisonous. This is incorrect.

Watermelon, cantaloupe, apple, peach, apricot, and so forth seeds are packed full of nutrients; even more than most commercially sold seeds.

Watermelon seeds are one of my top favorites, and are loaded with vital compounds, one being zinc. They are crunchy, and taste nutty. They are delicious!

Cantaloupe seeds have been eaten by other cultures for years, and studies show they are full of good stuff too.

Also, apricot seeds which are bitter, are said to be poisonous because they contain hydrogen cyanide. Although this is true, it is such a small dose that it takes 70 apricot kernels to be lethal [editors note: probably mean lethal dose in full sized adults].

Many cultures, like turkey adore apricot seeds; they simply don't eat too many. Studies also show that the small amount of cyanide is beneficial to our immune systems.

Do you know that apple, cherry, peach, apricot, almond or anything else in this family produces cyanide? Guess what cyanide tastes like? Almonds! That's right, our beloved almonds contain cyanide too!