Description
Wrewre also known as Muskmelon Seeds in English are seeds from Muskmelon, a fruit from the gourd family. There are several varieties of Muskmelon including Cantaloupe and Honey Dew which the fruit differ in flavour and appearance although the nutritional benefits are quite similar. The fruit of the variety of muskmelon from which Ghanaians obtain it is inedible. This melon is only farmed for its seeds.
In Ghana, it is mostly known to the people in the Northern parts and Ashanti region of Ghana. Tribes from these regions mainly use wrewre in making soup. It is popularly paired with Guinea Fowl in making soup. The soup made with wrewre is similar in appearance and taste to groundnut soup. Although it
ssoup is less dense and a little lighter in colour. It has a nutty flavour however without the nutty heavy taste of groundnut soup. For people with a nut allergy, Wrewre soup is a good alternative to groundnut soup.
It is nutritionally packed with vitamins and minerals plus it is low in calories. Consuming it regularly is said to benefit your health in several ways including:
- Lowering blood pressure
- Improving eyesight
- Keeping healthy hair and nails
- Relieving stress
- Improving immunity
- Great for pregnant women due to the high folate content
In Ghana, Wrewre is mainly used in cooking soup. The seeds are drily toasted to bring out the nutty flavour before using it in cooking. Find a recipe on how to make Wrewre soup here. For those looking for nut-free or Lacto free milk, wrewre milk can also be obtained from the seeds. The milk can be used in baking and cooking.
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