Bodrum Roasted Lightly Salted Sunflower Seeds are the pale, striped seeds Turks call "ala çekirdek", roasted in the shell and finished with less salt than the extra salted version. The pack states "Kavrulmuş Az Tuzlu" on the front and 300 g net weight on the side, and the blue and white bag is easy to spot on the shelf.
A lightly salted seed lets the toasted, nutty flavour of the kernel come through, which many people prefer when they snack for a long stretch of time. Serve a bowl at the table with tea or Turkish coffee, take a bag to the park, or keep one in the car for journeys. Children and grown-ups alike enjoy the slow ritual of cracking each shell with the teeth and the tongue.
Store the opened bag rolled and clipped, or move the seeds into an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard, so the roast stays fresh. Shells are not meant to be eaten. Check the label on your pack for the complete ingredients and allergen details.