The hanging melon, also known as Trichosanthes kirilowii, is diluted golden yellow in the body after maturity, so it is also called excrement wax gourd. The raw materials of Cucurbitaceae come from some varieties, mainly including pumpkin, gourd and pond lotus. These plants belong to lianas and grow in a warm and humid climate.

The fruits of pumpkin, gourd and pond lotus are usually oblate or oval, with hard appearance and heavy weight. After the fruit matures, many fleshy fibers will be formed inside, and these fibers are wrapped with melon seeds. When the fruits of pumpkin, gourd and pond lotus are ripe, they are usually picked. Then, open the fruit and take out the fibrous material inside, which is the part where the melon seeds are located.

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After taking out the melon seeds, people usually wash them with clear water and dry them. Next, put the melon seeds in a well-ventilated place for exposure to remove excess water. Finally, bake at a proper temperature to make the melon seeds edible. The melon seeds are dark yellow or light yellow in appearance, with a hard skin and a fibrous film inside. There are two kinds of common hanging melon seeds: white and black, and black hanging melon seeds are more common.

Guagua seeds can be eaten directly or peeled off before eating. When eating melon seeds, you can put them in your mouth, gently bite off the skin with your teeth, and then enjoy the fragrance and nutrition. Guagua is rich in protein, which is a good source of protein for vegetarians.