what are these things?
This mysterious fruit is the cucumelon, or melothria scabra, Mexican miniature watermelon, Mexican sour cucumber, Mexican sour gherkin, mouse melon, sandiita, or pepquino. Whichever name you want to call it, it is a species of fruiting plant in the cucurbit family. It is native to North and Central America.
The fruits are grape-sized and taste like cucumbers. The taste has more zest than a cucumber although the skin-to-pulp material is high with cucumelons.
It is thought to have been eaten by indigenous communities in Mexico and Central America.
Cucumelons are a healthy source of antioxidents,vitamins, and fiber. They include vitamins C, E, and K. They also include potassium. They boast a high level of lycopene and beta-carotene for their small size. Cucumelons are a superfood that is easy for anyone to grow, easy to prepare, and easy to preserve.