Chilacayote Seeds - Fig Leaf gourd - Shark Fin squash,

Chilacayote Seeds, also known as Figleaf gourd or Shark Fin squash, originates from Latin America. It produces edible fruit, seeds, and greens, with cream-white skin and green stripes. The flesh turns noodle-like when cooked, making it a popular ingredient in Asian soups and diabetic-friendly dishes. It is also a common ingredient in jams and jellies.This gourd is commonly known as the Fig Leaf gourd due to the resemblance of its leaves to those of a Fig tree. It is also known as Malabar gourd, as it is grown along the Malabar coast of India, and as shark fin melon, as it is a substitute for shark fin soup. It is popular in Latin American, European, and Asian countries. Chilacayote has numerous applications, including those for nutrition and cooking. The Chilacayote squash is versatile and can be used both raw and cooked. It is best enjoyed boiled or baked, and can even be used in its immature form when the rind is soft and easy to work with. Similar to zucchini, it can be sliced, saut