The product consists of fresh, light green bottle gourds, a type of squash or vegetable with a long, cylindrical or elongated shape and smooth skin. It is known for its mild flavor and high water content, making it a very light and easily digestible vegetable.
Key Features:
- Product Type: Vegetable (Bottle Gourd / Doodhi / Lauki / Calabash Gourd, Lagenaria siceraria).
- Appearance: Long, smooth, light green skin and an elongated, somewhat bulbous shape.
- Taste and Texture: Very mild, subtle flavor with white, spongy, watery, and slightly soft flesh.
- Nutritional/Health Features: Very high in water content and low in calories, making it a popular choice for light or cooling diets. It is considered beneficial for digestion.
- Common Uses: Widely used in Indian, Southeast Asian, and African cuisine in curries, soups, stews, juice, or sweet dishes (like Lauki Halwa). It is typically cooked before consumption.
