Now this is some weird fruit. Looks sick. But it turns into tasty seeds.... see notes

The fruit featured in the video from that X post is the mature fruit of Trichosanthes kirilowii, commonly known as Chinese snake gourd or Chinese cucumber.

It's a member of the Cucurbitaceae family (same as cucumbers and gourds) and native to parts of China, where it's cultivated both for traditional medicine and its seeds.Key CharacteristicsAppearance: The fruit is typically round to oval, with a rough, orange-red outer skin when ripe. Inside, it reveals a slimy, dark green pulp filled with numerous seeds. This interior often looks rotten or spoiled at first glance due to the mucus-like texture, but it's actually fresh and natural—the slime acts as a protective, antibacterial layer around the seeds.

Taste and Texture: The pulp has an unusual, somewhat unpleasant flavor often described as egg-like or similar to a spoiled egg, which is why the fruit itself isn't typically eaten fresh for enjoyment.

The seeds are the star, though—they're bland when raw but transform when processed.

UsesAs a Snack (Diao-Guazi): The plant isn't primarily grown for the fruit flesh but for the seeds, which are extracted from the slimy pulp, thoroughly washed, sun-dried, and then roasted (often with salt or flavors like milky/cream). This turns them into a crispy, crunchy snack called Diao-Guazi, popular in China.

Roasting enhances their nutty, aromatic flavor through compounds like 3-methylbutanal and alkyl pyrazines.

It's part of the broader "guazi" category of roasted melon seeds enjoyed as a casual treat.
Medicinal: In traditional Chinese medicine, the fruit (guālóu) is used to clear heat, reduce phlegm, and treat chest issues or abscesses. The root (tiān huā fěn) helps with lung dryness and toxicity. It contains trichosanthin, a protein with potential antiviral properties (e.g., studied for effects on HIV in lab settings), but it can be toxic if not used properly—consult a professional.

Other Notes: The video matches common depictions of harvesting and processing: squeezing open the fruit, rinsing the seeds free of the green slime, drying them, and frying for consumption. It's not widely known outside Asia, which adds to its "weird" appeal in viral content. - Grok

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