Description

About the Product

Snake gourd is rich in Vitamins A, B and C, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Iodine, Iron and the presence of antibiotic qualities in the vegetable is considered to boost immunity. The juice applied to the scalp can remove dandruff. The juice can clean blood vessels and improve circulation

• Snake gourds are true to their name as they have a long, curved shape with light green speckles and a waxy green skin.
• Their firm flesh is embedded with seeds and they taste like cucumber and have a slightly bitter taste.
• The fruits are orange in colour when ripe and pulpy red after complete ripening.

Benefits

• Snake Gourds are diuretic and increases urination that helps detoxify the body.
• They improve digestion and increase hydration.
• It also improves the respiratory system functions and stimulates growth of new hair.

Storage and Uses

• Keep snake gourds in a plastic bag or in an air tight container and refrigerate.
• Snake Gourds are added to various Indian dishes like curries, dal and sambar, avial.

Nutrition Facts

Energy             14 Kcal

Carbohydrates  3.39 g

Protein             0.62 g

Total Fat                      0.02 g

Cholesterol                  0 mg

Dietary Fiber     0.5 g

Vitamins

Folates           6 µg

Niacin             0.320 mg

Pantothenic acid   0.152 mg

Pyridoxine                  0.040 mg

Riboflavin                   0.022 mg

Thiamin           0.029 mg

Vitamin A                   16 IU

Vitamin C                  10.1 mg