Melon Seeds contain Vitamin A, essential for maintaining and forming bones
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What Are Melon Seeds?
Melon seeds are harvested from the Melon gourd, which
resembles a watermelon. The Melon gourd's fruit, unlike that of a watermelon,
is bitter and not edible, hence these gourds are produced solely for their
seeds. These seeds are about the same size as little pumpkin seeds but have a
creamier flavour.
They're a key ingredient in a lot of West African dishes,
including Melon Soup, which is a West African classic. Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra
Leone, and Cameroon are among the countries that enjoy it. Even though many of
these countries and areas have their own unique ways of preparing Melon soup,
the Melon Seeds are still very important.
According to Coherent
Market Insights, the global
melon seeds market was valued at
US$ 695.3 million in 2018, and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 4.2% in terms of revenue, over
the forecast period (2019–2027), to reach US$
1,004.7 million by 2027.
Why Do We Love Melon Seeds?
Melon Seeds, like many other nuts and seeds, are heavy in
oil. They're made up of 50% oil and 78% unsaturated fatty acids, which are the
healthier sort of fat! The oil extracted from these seeds is flavorful and
rich. They're also high in protein, at 35%.
Melon seeds are high in vitamin A, which is necessary for
bone formation and maintenance. Melon Seeds are also abundant in vitamins B1
and B2, which are both necessary for growth and red blood cell synthesis.
Vitamin C is also abundant, which aids in the absorption of iron and the
maintenance of healthy tissue. Finally, Melon Seeds are strong in Niacin, a B
vitamin that aids in the maintenance of good skin.
They can also be used as a plant-based meat alternative due
to their high protein content.
How Do You Use Melon Seeds?
Melon Soup
Melon Seeds can be soaked, fermented, and sautéed in
addition to being pressed for oil or used as a meat substitute in plant-based
meals. They can then be used to season dishes or thicken soups. They're a key
ingredient in Melon Soup, a popular West African meal of which we've created
our own version.
Soups are an important aspect of West African cuisine, and
Melon soup is particularly delicious. The seeds are utilised as a foundation
component in the soup to thicken it and add flavour. The seeds are sun-dried,
shelled, and crushed down before being used in the soup. Melon seeds can be
crushed fresh or roasted.
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