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About Ash gourd

Ash gourd, also known as Benincasa hispida, winter melon, wax gourd, white pumpkin, and Chinese watermelon, is a fruit native to parts of Southern Asia . Ash gourd's mild taste is reminiscent of cucumber, and the fruit's flesh is a particularly popular addition to Chinese and Indian dishes.

Benefits

Packed with nutrients - Ash gourd is rich in dietary fiber. 

Promotes weight loss - Low calories, high dietary fiber and water content of ash gourd make it excellent for people aiming to shed some extra pounds. 

Good for digestion - Ash gourd has a cooling effect on the body.

Nutritive value

Ash gourd is a rich source of dietary fibers to aid in digestion, it also has significant amounts of vitamins C and E and antioxidants .ASH GOURD like energy, moisture, protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, Iron and Phosphorus.

Storage and Uses

It requires a very warm weather to grow but can be easily stored for many months. One of the biggest advantages of this vegetable is that it can be stored for over 12 months. It is popularly used in making soups and sweet dishes in China as it is one of the few vegetables, which are available in the winters.

Shelf Life

The whitish flesh is rather tasteless The waxy coating provides a long shelf life .ash gourd fruits can often be kept for a year or longer.

Storage Tips

At room temperature, ash gourds keep for two to three months; and possibly up to six, in dry, cool conditions. It's best to keep any cut wedges in the refrigerator, where they will keep for a week.

Storage Temperature

It will keep for 2-3 months in temperatures from 10 to 12°C and 50-75 % relative humidity. Avoid cutting and bruising the ash gourds when handling them.

Shipment Info

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