MELON SEEDS (EGUSI)

Name MELON SEEDS Product Name Egusi Other Names Melon Seeds/Egusi Item Much Value Drying Process Sun Dry Packaging Bags Additives None Parts Seeds Style Dried Country of Origin Nigeria Package BAG Grade A+ Taste Delicious Feature Nutritious Egusi seeds are comprised of 50% oil, 78% of which is an unsaturated fatty acid, and 35% protein. The seeds are rich in vitamin A which helps form and maintain healthy teeth and bones. It has vitamins B1 and B2 which are important for body growth and the production of red blood cells. Vitamin C, which helps the body absorb iron and maintain healthy tissue, is also found in the seeds. It also has Niacin, which helps maintain healthy skin. They are also a great meat substitute because of their high protein. A very rich, but expensive vegetable oil is also produced from this seed.