MRP : 70 ( 14% OFF )
Discounted price : 60
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Description/Taste
Slipper Gourd is a small, ovoid to tear-drop shaped fruit, averaging 10 to 15 centimeters in length, that tapers to a rounded point on the non-stem end. The pods are dark green with smooth, ridged skin when young, ripening to a light yellow-green hue with smooth or spiked skin, depending on the variety. Underneath the surface, the flesh is pale green to white with a spongy and crisp consistency. Over time, the flesh will begin to hollow, developing a cotton-like texture, encasing several black seeds in the center of the pod. The seeds are edible and soft when young, transforming into hard, black, and inedible, arrow-shaped kernels. Raw Caigua is crunchy and has a flavor similar to cucumbers and sweet peppers. When cooked, the fruit softens, developing a flavor reminiscent of green peppers.
Nutritional Value
Slipper Gourd is an excellent source of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that can help boost the immune system and is a good source of fiber, which can help regulate the digestive tract. The fruit also contains some potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, and iron. The Incas used Caigua as a medicinal ingredient, primarily made into a tea as a remedy for high cholesterol, diabetes, or gastrointestinal problems. It was also used as an anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and analgesic, and the fruits were boiled in milk and gargled to remove inflammation associated with tonsillitis.
Disclaimer
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