Bottle gourd, also known as calabash, opo squash, or long melon, is a versatile and nutritious vegetable widely used in various cuisines around the world.
Botanical Information
Scientific Name: Lagenaria siceraria
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Origin: Believed to have originated in Africa, bottle gourd has been cultivated for thousands of years and spread to Asia and other parts of the world.
Varieties: Bottle gourds come in various shapes and sizes, including round, cylindrical, and bottle-shaped.
Common names include lauki (Hindi), dudhi (Gujarati), sorakaya (Telugu), and calabash.
Nutritional Value
Bottle gourd is low in calories and rich in water content, making it a hydrating and low-calorie food option.
It provides vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin B, and minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium. It also contains dietary fiber, which aids digestion.
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