Hong Melon Seeds from Yuancheng

Hong Melon Seeds from Yuancheng

　　 Hong melon seeds are the kernels harvested from special melons known as "seed melons" (打瓜), and they are a renowned local specialty of Yuancheng District. Seed melons are cultivated specifically for their seeds. The red melon seeds produced in Yuancheng are a traditional delicacy—large in kernel size, thick in flesh, and a vibrant red hue. They are rich in essential nutrients such as protein, fat, calcium, and phosphorus, and have an oil content of over 55%.

　　The cultivation of seed melons in Yuancheng has a long history. A ton of red melon seeds sells for two and a half times the price of black melon seeds. For many years, Yuancheng’s red melon seeds have been exported abroad. According to research in the international medical community, red melon seeds contain male hormones and anti-cancer compounds, making them an affordable and high-quality tonic suitable for daily consumption.