Moreover, the pickled bergamot can be preserved for a long time, and it tastes very strong and crisp. Chaenomeles, a plant belonging to the genus Chaenomeles in Cucurbitaceae, is also known as Qianjin Cucurbita, Falcon Cucurbita, An Cucurbita, Shoushou Cucurbita, Wogua, Yanggua, Heshou Cucurbita, Tuer Cucurbita, Sheung Cucurbita, Tiger Cucurbita and so on.

Chaenomeles originated in Mexico, Central America and the West Indies, and was introduced to China in the19th century. It is a perennial plant, with the most in Yunnan, Guizhou, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Sichuan and Taiwan Province. The contents of protein and calcium in bergamot are 2-3 times that of cucumber, and the contents of vitamins and minerals are also significantly higher than other melons. Chaenomeles can be eaten raw as fruit as well as cooking. In addition, the shape of Chaenomeles is like two palms together, which means Buddhist blessing and is deeply loved by people.