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Mo Qua

Also known as: Fuzzy Melon, Hairy Melon, Mogwa, Hairy Squash

Category:

Seasonality:

All Origins
Mexico
USA

January: Medium
February: Medium
March: Medium
April: Medium
May: Medium
June: Medium
July: Medium
August: Medium
September: Medium
October: Medium
November: Medium
December: Medium

January: Medium
February: Medium
March: Medium
April: Medium
May: Medium
June: Medium
July: Medium
August: Medium
September: Medium
October: Medium
November: Medium
December: Medium

January: Medium
February: Medium
March: Medium
April: Medium
May: Medium
June: Medium
July: Medium
August: Medium
September: Medium
October: Medium
November: Medium
December: Medium

Uses:

Mo Qua is a squash of Chinese origin. A relative of Winter Melon, Mo Qua looks like a zucchini with medium green skin and is covered with fuzzy white hairs. Inside, the light-colored, slightly firm flesh is mildly flavored and can absorb the flavor of any food it is combined with. Peeled, seeded and cubed, Mo Qua is usually stir-fried, braised, boiled or added to soups. Mo Qua is more delicately flavored if cooked and eaten young.

Selection, Storage & Handling:

Mo Qua from Melissa’s is hand-selected for excellent quality. Choose squash that have evenly-textured shells, free of wrinkles. Mo Qua will keep in the refrigerator wrapped in plastic for up to 10 days.

Mo Qua is not unlike other familiar types of squash and can be used in the same way. First peel, then cut according to recipe.

For availability, please use our store locator or contact us at 1.800.588.0151 and/or hotline@melissas.com.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2/3 cup (85g)

Amount Per Serving
- Calories 10
- Calories from Fat: 0

% Daily Value*
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Fiber 0g 0%
- Protein 1g 0%
- Saturated Fat 0g 0%
- Sodium 0mg 0%
- Sugars 0g 0%
- Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
- Total Fat 0g 0%