Ground Egusi | Ground Melon (Pumpkin) Seeds - 8oz

Egusi is made from the ground seeds of a variety of melon found in the western African region. 

Egusi or Grounded Melon Seed is a common ingredient in West African cooking probably because of its incredible versatility:  STOP 

reone of the most common ingredients in everyday African cooking, can be found in a large variety of dishes where its often used as a thickener making soups and stews even heartier.

Egusi pepper soup and Egusi friend vegetable are staple used of egusi in Nigeria.

Egusi makes an excellent addition to meat or vegetable soups and can even be prepared as a patty or dumpling to compliment a meal with its slightly nutty flavor.

Egusi or Melon Seeds are:

• high in protein, iron, and healthy fats
• rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, and C
• amazing source of nourishment for those on plant-based, Paleo, Keto or other selective diets
• grain-free and gluten-free
• great for traditional African soup recipes, egusi melon seed can also add slightly nutty taste and thickness to non-African cooking and baking. 

No additives. No preservatives.