Members of the Cucurbitaceae include gourds, melons, pumpkins, and squashes. Both the squashes and gourds long predate maize and beans in the state. From 600 CE onwards, they started cultivating beans, maize, squashes, pumpkins and quinoa. Along with certain other squashes and pumpkins, the zucchini belongs to the species "Cucurbita pepo". It is in the family Cucurbitaceae which consists of various squashes, melons, and gourds. All three species of squashes and pumpkins are native to the Western Hemisphere. The main crops in addition to maize were beans, squashes, chilies and amaranth. These fruits are used for making wine, juices, squashes, pickle etc. The basic staples of the Maya diet were maize, beans, and squashes. Some traditional squashes contain herbal extracts, most notably elderflower and ginger. Ingredients in squashes and cordials have evolved over the years. Modern squashes may also contain food colouring and additional flavouring. Squashes are primarily grown for the fresh food market. In Israel, fruit squashes are produced by such companies as Prigat. He watched as she asked for various squashes and leaves to cook.