The shape of ginseng fruit is mostly heart-shaped and oval. When ripe, the peel is golden yellow, some with purple stripes, the fragrance is elegant, the flesh is tender and juicy, and the flavor is unique. Besides high protein, low sugar and low fat, it is also rich in vitamin C and a variety of essential trace elements, especially selenium and calcium, which are far higher than other fruits and vegetables. Therefore, ginseng fruit has the functions of anti-cancer, anti-aging, lowering blood pressure and blood sugar, diminishing inflammation, supplementing calcium and beautifying. It can also be processed into fruit juice, beverage, oral liquid, canned food and other products, which has great development value. The fruit of a plant native to the northern foothills of the Andes in South America is widely planted in China. Its original name was "eggplant melon", and now it is commonly known as "ginseng fruit" in all parts of China. This kind of ginseng fruit was once called Xiang Yan eggplant, melon eggplant, Xiang Yan mango, ginseng fruit, longevity fruit, purple sweet eggplant, sweet eggplant, melon pear and Xiang Yan pear in China. Although it has many aliases, it should be regarded as one thing. This may be because when China was first introduced, it was called by different places.