Description Ready-to-use grounded Egusi Egusi, also known as Egwusi, Agusi, Ohue, Ikpan, Ikon, and Agushi, is the name given to the protein-rich seeds of particular cucurbitaceous plants—pumpkins, melons, squash, gourd—and is majorly used for a West African dish called Egusi soup after it has been dried and ground. The most important Egusi growing countries include Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Nigeria and Cameroon. Many of these countries and regions have their small differences in how they prepare their egusi, but the importance of the species of egusi remains the same. Ground egusi is obtained when egusi seeds are grounded. The seeds of Egusi are obtained from the Egusi gourd, which is very similar to watermelon. Unlike the watermelon, the fruits of Egusi squash are bitter and inedible. These pumpkins are cultivated primarily for their seeds, which are similar in size to small pumpkin seeds and have a slightly more creamy flavour. Egusi is rich in vitamin A, which is essential for the formation and maintenance of healthy bones. Also, Egusi is rich in vitamins B1 and B2, both of which are important for red blood cell growth and production. There are also high levels of vitamin C attributed to egusi, which help the body absorb iron and maintain healthy tissues. Lastly, Egusi is also high in nicotinic acid, which helps maintain healthy skin. Storage instruction: store in a cool dry place
