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Gourd Seed / Egusi Milk

Regional

Sub-Saharan Africa

A plant-based milk produced from edible African gourd-family seeds. The term egusi can refer to seeds from more than one cultivated Cucurbitaceae plant, so the entry does not assign one species-wide nutritional profile.

Gourd Seed / Egusi Milk illustration

About Gourd Seed / Egusi Milk

A plant-based milk produced from edible African gourd-family seeds. The term egusi can refer to seeds from more than one cultivated Cucurbitaceae plant, so the entry does not assign one species-wide nutritional profile.

Nutrition

Fat—

Protein—

Lactose0% naturally

Common Uses

◌ Drinking◌ Plant-based food preparation◌ Cooking

Interesting Facts

Peer-reviewed research has directly examined milk produced from African Cucurbitaceae seeds.
A 2013 study analyzed free amino acids in African gourd seed milks produced for possible use alongside or in place of soy and cow milk.
Because different Cucurbitaceae seeds and preparation methods may be used, no universal fat or protein percentage is assigned.