Spanish Name
Ayote tierno
Scientific Name
Curcubita mostacha
Category
Vegetables
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Edible parts
FruitFleshFlowerSeedYoung shoots
Recipes
Growth Type
Usage
How to eat
Flesh is eaten cooked — roasted, baked, boiled, in soups, stews, and purees. Seeds can be roasted and eaten as a snack or ground into sauces. Flowers are edible and used in soups, quesadillas, or stuffed.
Nutritional Info
Rich in Vitamin A (beta-carotene), Vitamin C, and potassium. Good source of fiber and antioxidants.
Medicinal Uses
Traditionally used to support digestion and gut health (fiber-rich). Seeds used as a vermifuge (against intestinal parasites). High beta-carotene helps with eye health and immunity.
