Watermelon seeds are one of the common protein supplements like cotton seeds, groundnut seeds, soybean seeds and rape seeds. They are the whitish/black/brown seeds found inside a watermelon. Watermelon seeds are cultivated in large quantities in western Sudan.

Uses :

     The seeds contain a significant amount of fats, iron, proteins and other important nutrients. It contains 8 out of the 9 essential amino acids. It contains arginine which regulates blood pressure and treats coronary heart disease. It also contains niacin which maintains the nervous system , digestive system and skin health and magnesium which regulates blood pressure and has a beneficial effect on blood sugar. Additionally, it contains mono and polyunsaturated fats which help reduce blood cholesterol and reduce high blood pressure.

General specifications of the Sudanese watermelon seeds :

•        Purity 99%

•        Color white, between white and yellow, black

•        Moisture Max 5.9 - 9%

•        Size 8mm - 12mm

•        Splits 3 - 5 %

•        Protein 37.4%

•        Oil content 50 - 51 %

•        Admixture 1%

*Good for human use and free from any chemicals or insects.

Watermelon seeds types:

Sadir Grade :

•        Size : between 8mm – 12mm

•        Color : brownish with 4% maximum other color seeds.

Farash Grade :

•        Size : between 8mm – 12mm

•        Color : creamy with 4% max. other color seeds

Kashair Grade:

•        Size : between 10mm – 14mm

•        Color : white

Jumbo Grade :

•        Size : between 10mm – 14mm