Avoid

Hard-shell Seeds

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Best avoided

Why

Hard-shell seeds (the tough-shell watermelon kind) are best avoided. The hard shell can irritate gums and teeth, and the inner seed is heavy to digest.

Related foods

All forbidden foods

Frequently asked questions

Is Hard-shell Seeds allowed in nizam al-tayyibat?

No. Hard-shell seeds (the tough-shell watermelon kind) are best avoided.

Why is Hard-shell Seeds avoided in nizam al-tayyibat?

Hard-shell seeds (the tough-shell watermelon kind) are best avoided. The hard shell can irritate gums and teeth, and the inner seed is heavy to digest.

What are allowed alternatives to Hard-shell Seeds?

In the same category: Honey, Almonds, Tahini Halva.