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Origin Of Egusi, Melon Seed Soup by aljharem(m): 7:16am On Dec 30, 2023
The Egusi type is a non-hard-coat form of L.
siceraria mainly cultivated for the use of its seeds. Egusi
(in Yoruba language) refers to a group of cucurbit species.

The fruit pulp of these cultivars is too bitter for human consumption. In West Africa they are called ‘egusi’, derived from the Yoruba language; in Wolof language (Senegal) they are called ‘beref’. In the Kalahari region, the seeds are considered a delicacy.

Correct citation of this article:
van der Vossen, H.A.M. & Denton, O.A. & El Tahir, I.M., 2004.[/b]

http://database.prota.org/PROTAhtml/Citrullus%20lanatus_En.htm

Egusi is a recent food introduced thanks to Lagos

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Re: Origin Of Egusi, Melon Seed Soup by RepoMan007: 7:30am On Dec 30, 2023
Hmmm.
Re: Origin Of Egusi, Melon Seed Soup by betshopagent(m): 7:46am On Dec 30, 2023
Yaariba created melon. Another fallen demon analysis powered by osun weed. Mine your skull in peace and stop constituting nuisance.

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Re: Origin Of Egusi, Melon Seed Soup by aljharem(m): 8:46am On Dec 30, 2023
betshopagent:
Yaariba created melon. Another fallen demon analysis powered by osun weed. Mine your skull in peace and stop constituting nuisance.

I am not bring tribal here however the origin of Egusi is not even Nigerian just like Jollof rice.

And yes yorubas introduced egusi to Igbos.

The SE climates does not support the growth of water Melon not to talk of seeds.

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Re: Origin Of Egusi, Melon Seed Soup by aljharem(m): 7:25pm On Jan 04
I am waiting for someone to challenge me with facts
Re: Origin Of Egusi, Melon Seed Soup by DamnnNiggarr: 8:14pm On Jan 04
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