About
With a smooth, green skin and ridges, sponge gourd has a creamy-white flesh with a mild, zucchini-like sweet taste and a silky texture. Mature fruits are fibrous, bitter and brown.
Storage and Uses
Refrigerate the gourd in a plastic bag
Can be eaten raw or added to salads.
Can be eaten raw or added to salads.
Used in soups, curries, chutneys and stir-fries or can be stuffed with meat, such as pork, and steamed.
Benefits
Sponge gourd prevents muscle pain and reduces arthritis. Treats anaemia and reduces the risk of diabetes.
Maintains brain health and skin health. Eliminates migraine and is good for vision.
Maintains brain health and skin health. Eliminates migraine and is good for vision.
