Thank you for choosing DONACE Foods! Egusi seed is a popular ingredient in West African cuisine, particularly in Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, and Cameroon. It is a nutrient-rich food that is high in protein, essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and minerals.

Egusi seeds come from the bitter apple fruit and are typically ground before cooking them with leafy-green vegetables, meat, palm oil, herbs, and seasonings to form a thick soup. Nigerians typically eat egusi with éba (a dough made from dried cassava), pounded yam or fufu (another dough made from cassava).

100g of West African egusi contains the following nutrients:

593 calories

Carbohydrates: 11.3g

Fat: 47.9g

Protein: 27.5g

Fibre: 3.2g

Calcium: 16% of the reference nutrient intake (RNI)

Iron: 42% of the RNI

Zinc: 75% of the RNI

Phosphorus: 157% of the RNI

Potassium: 18.5% of the RNI

Egusi seed is a versatile ingredient that can be used in various dishes such as soups, stews, and sauces to add flavour and thickness. It can also be ground to make a paste that can be used as a thickener in any soup or stew.

We hope you enjoy using our authentic African egusi seed in your cooking!