““Who am I? Guess!” Part 338: East of the Yellow River, there grows something as valuable as ginseng fruit
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Fresh and refreshing, with a soft flesh and abundant juice; it soothes the lungs and intestines, promotes saliva production, and relieves heat
Originating in the Ming Dynasty and once designated as a tribute product during both the Ming and Qing dynasties, the traditional specialty “Sanbai Gua” is characterized by its high selenium content, low sugar level, and rich amino acids； Fruits are the main fruit in late summer and early autumn. In addition to containing a large amount of water, the flesh of mature fruits typically has a sugar content of 5–12%, which includes glucose, fructose, and sucrose. Sweetness increases as sucrose levels rise in the later stages of maturity. It contains no starch, and its sweetness decreases during post-harvest storage as disaccharides are hydrolyzed into monosaccharides. Pumpkin seeds are edible, and the pumpkin rind can be processed into cold dishes