The difference between chestnut pumpkin and bebe melon is different taste, different appearance, different planting difficulty and nutritional value.

Chestnut pumpkin has a more powdery and sticky texture with a sweet flavor, similar to chestnut. Whereas, Bebe squash is more soft and sticky, with a slightly wetter texture and a very sweet flavor. Chestnut squash has a flat, round shape and a dark green skin with light yellow markings. Bébé squash, on the other hand, is rounder and has a bright green rind with dark green stripes.

Chestnut pumpkins are more difficult to grow and require more soil and climate, making them relatively expensive. On the other hand, the shellfish squash is relatively easy to grow, and the price is relatively cheaper. Both chestnut pumpkin and bebe melon are rich in nutrients, such as protein, vitamins, minerals and so on. However, chestnut pumpkin has higher carotene content.

Chestnut pumpkin buying method

1, appearance: choose the pumpkin with uniform color of the outer skin and no obvious breaks or spots. The surface should be glossy, without depression or deformation.

2, weight: gently lift the pumpkin with your hand and feel that there should be a certain sense of weight, which indicates that the pumpkin has a higher moisture content and better taste.

3, touch: gently press the surface of the pumpkin with your fingers, it should feel firm and elastic. If the pumpkin is too soft or too hard, it may indicate under-ripeness or over-ripeness.

4, odor: smell the pumpkin smell, there should be a light sweet and fragrant. If there is a pungent or unpleasant odor, it may be that the pumpkin has spoiled.

5, size: choose the right size according to personal needs, in general, larger pumpkins are more suitable for baking or stewing, smaller pumpkins are suitable for stir-frying or making soup.