Melon seed as shown here is a common vegetable in Africa especially in Nigeria where it is domestically known as Egusi. It is grown in the southern part of the country. Egusi is widely used in the preparation of a number of African dishes, including egusi soup. It is also used in most vegetable soups to thicken the soup's consistency.

A very rich, but expensive vegetable oil is also produced from this seed. Egusi soup is perhaps the most eaten soup in Southern Nigeria, and egusi is the main ingredient used.

We stock egusi seed already peeled and packaged, either in grounded, powder form for your convenience or in the seed form. We guarantee you'll enjoy 100 percent egusi in whichever type you decide.