Product Description

Egusi belongs to the family of water melons but not the sane as water melon seeds. they grown in gourds which are mainly cultivated with thie seeds. Egusi seeds are small and flat. it is small and oval in shape end. melon is popularly as egusi in nigeria. its mostly grown for consumption in Nigeria.After harvest, the gourds are left to ferment. the fermented flesh is then washed off the seeds. the seeds are then dried and light brown husk removed by hand or mechanically. when ready to be used in foood recipe, the white/cream seeds are ground into powder and used as food thickener, used for prepareing assorted dishes such as egusi soup and stew. melon seed are rich in protein ,omega3 fatty acid , vitamins , fat and oil and other nutrients thereby making them a dietary supplement.egusi seed has lots of health benefits which includes fighting of cancer, it stimulates hair growth, it prevent bacteria infection. melon seeds when properly with a shell can last for a very long period of time. it is best store in air-tight containers to keep out weevils and moisture.