![]() In India the juice is popularly consumed as a health benefiting beverage. The juice of Bottle gourd is touted for its vitamin C and zinc content as well as for its ability to potentially regulate blood sugar levels. It is also rich in fiber and is believed to help aid in healthy digestion. ![]() It is known today by many different names throughout the world, most notably as a Calabash, Opo, Cucuzza and Long melon.īottle gourd is low in calories and provides small amounts of vitamin C, folate, calcium, iron, zinc and B vitamins. The Bottle gourd has a rich history and was one of the first cultivated plants in the world. When young it is utilized as a vegetable in preparations similar to that for squash and once mature it can be dried and hollowed out to make utensils, musical instruments and vessels. ![]() Young bottle gourd squash offers a mild flavor reminiscent of summer squash and cucumber with a firm texture.īottle gourd is found growing year-round in tropical climates.īottle gourd, botanically a part of Lagenaria siceraria is a vine and a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. The interior flesh is creamy white with petite seeds that when young are tender and edible but when more mature become hard and should be removed prior to consumption. Its coloring can vary from a light green or chartreuse to dark green. #Whats a gord skinIts skin is most often smooth though there are some varieties that are covered in fine hairs. It can be short and round, uniformly cylindrical, curved, bulbous, or extremely long and thin. ![]() Bottle gourd can vary in size shape and length depending on how it is grown and when it is harvested. ![]()
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