Awakened® Pumpkin Seeds are raw, Organic pumpkin seeds, grown in Oregon, soaked overnight in pure water, which initiates germination and helps reduce enzyme inhibitors that make raw seeds hard to digest. After soaking we rinse our pumpkin seeds in a very mild salt bath, using non-iodized Celtic Sea Salt®, and dehydrate at a low temperature until they reach the perfect crunchiness. Both soaking and the salt bath enhance the flavor of our raw pumpkin seeds, and dehydrating greatly increases their shelf life. Hummingbird has been working with Oregon farmers for many years to bring this unique crop to our area. These raw Organic Pumpkin Seeds grown in Oregon are dark green and have a fresh, slightly nutty flavor. This specialized hulless seed is the Styrian variety. Styria is located in Austria and is world-renowned for its excellent seed. Enjoy our Organic Raw Awakened® Pumpkin Seeds whenever you want a delicious, nutritious snack abounding with all the virtues of a good seed: protein, vitamin E, antioxidants, magnesium, copper, zinc and more!