Pumpkin peels are edible. Like other fruits and vegetables, many nutrients are concentrated in the skin itself.

Even when edible, pumpkin skins are often peeled or scraped off. However, removing the pumpkin peels may mean removing the most nutrient-rich part of the pumpkin.

The cobalt content of pumpkin skin ranks first among all kinds of vegetables. Cobalt is one of the trace elements necessary for the body.

Cobalt in pumpkin skin can dilate blood vessels, lower blood pressure, prevent fatty liver, promote hematopoietic function, and participate in the synthesis of vitamin B12 in the body.

Pumpkin skin is an excellent source of dietary fiber and pectin, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, protect intestinal flora, and absorb and eliminate toxins and waste.

The skin of the pumpkin is the part that receives the sun's rays. It has much higher levels of antioxidants than the pulp.

Pumpkin skin is a bit tough and not very appetizing when raw，and needs to be cooked to soften the skin.