Before preparing the egusi soup, the seeds are sun-dried and ground plain or roasted/fried before being ground.

Then the chaffs obtained during the oil extraction of egusi seeds can be used for making a snack called fried cake. The seeds can also be fermented and used for making a local spice known as ogiri. Due to its high oil content, egusi seeds can be used for making margarine, butter and animal feed.

Here are the benefits of including this food in your daily diet.

1. Anti-inflammatory Properties

Melon contains anti-inflammatory properties that help treat infections and injury. A study reveals that the methanol extract of egusi significantly inhibited serotonin, carrageenan and prostaglandin which helps fight inflammation.


See others here:
https://www.anaedoonline.com/2020/04/16/see-the-amazing-health-benefits-of-melon-egusi/



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