Bottle Gourd

Additional Details

Bottle gourd, also known as opossum squash, or long melon, is a vine grown for its fruit, which can be harvested young and used as a vegetable. The fresh vegetable has light green skin and white flesh. Round varieties are called calabashes. They come in a variety of shapes: they can be huge and rounded, small and bottle-shaped, or thin. They have a rich taste and have healthy benefits. Our entire product line has an exceptional taste and is nutritious in nature. In addition, we offer them in a variety of packaging options.

Characteristics:

Rich in antioxidant

Good source of vitamins

Rich in fiber

Bottle Gourd- Calorie Content:

(1) 100 g of gourd contains 15 calories.

(2) 100 g for the edible part contains 1 g of fat. Its water content is 96%.

(3) It is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, high in dietary fiber, vitamin C, riboflavin, zinc, thiamine, iron, magnesium and manganese.

Bottle Gourd can support as nutrition for the following medical conditions:

(1) The calabash is rich in dietary fiber, soluble and insoluble. Therefore, it helps to cure constipation, flatulence and even piles. It is also easy to digest.

(2) It promotes weight loss. The vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber of the lauki keep the body well nourished and limit unnecessary appetite, especially if you drink its juice in the morning on an empty stomach.

(3) Its fat and cholesterol content is extremely low.

(4) Rich in sodium and potassium, the gourd is also an excellent vegetable for people with hypertension.