Melon Seeds contain Vitamin A, essential for maintaining and forming bones

 

Melon Seeds Market

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.