Buy Egusi online on Basic Agro Tech Nig. - Best prices in Nigeria - Enjoy Great delivery service Egusi is a protein rich seed of certain cucurbitaceous plant which after being dried and ground are used as a major ingredient in west Africa cuisine BUY NOW 1kg 25kg 3kg Description Buy Egusi | Melon Botanical Name: Cucumeropsis manni Egusi is a protein rich seed of certain cucurbitaceous plant which after being dried and ground are used as a major ingredient in west Africa cuisine It is also known as white melon seed. Its used to make a West African cuisine called Egusi soup and be grounded for oil. Egusi soup is a kind of soup thickened with the ground seeds and popular in west Africa with considerable local variation. Nutrition Profile Compound Per/1 serving Macronutrient Energy Fat Carbohydrate Protein Fiber Water Sugar 126.4 8.5 2.8 10 0.8 1.2 Vitamins and Minerals Sodium, Potassium, Vitamin A, B12, B6,C,D,E, Calcium, Copper, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Niacin, Phosphorus, Riboflavin, Selenium, Thiamin, Zinc Phytochemical and Antioxidant Oxalate, Flavonoids, Saponin HEALTH IMPORTANCE 1. It Improves appetite 2. It improves the skin 3. It improves vision 4. It prevents malnutrition 5. It aids digestion Possible uses in food preparation It can be eaten raw or roasted, can be used as thickeners in soups, it can be used as snacks and also in flavoring foods.