Where To Buy Ash Gourd In South Africa 2024-2025
What is Ash Gourd?
Benicia hispid, the wax gourd, also called ash gourd, white gourd, winter gourd, tallow gourd, ash pumpkin, winter melon,
Chinese preserving melon and Paul, is vine grown for its very large fruit, eaten as a vegetable when mature. It is the only member of the genus Benicia
Where To Buy Ash Gourd In South Africa?
Cape Town Market
Bellville Market
Address: Landdros St, Bellville, Cape Town, 7530
Impala Fruit & Flower
Phone: 011 475 0340
Impala Fruit & Veg
Address: 3, 177 Beyers Maude Dr, Northcliffe, Johannesburg, 2195
Wensleydale farm
Phone: 082 779 7843
Unity Veils- an Supermarket
Food Lover’s Market Brackenfell
Where is ash gourd found?
Ash gourd is one of the popular vegetables cultivated throughout India and extensively in the state of Kerala.
Basically, Ash gourd is native to Java and Japan. Ash gourd also called as “Winter Melon” or “Wax Gourd”. It is grown for its immature as well as mature fruits.
What is the price of ash gourd?
Fresco Ash Gourd – Cut, 250 g
| MRP: | RS 42.50 |
|---|---|
| Price: | R34 |
| You Save: | 20% |
| (Inclusive of all taxes) |
How can you tell if ash gourd is fresh?
Gourds
Signs it is fresh: Should be firm, smooth and light green to dark green.
Signs it is bad: Bruises or soft spots. Snake gourd which is hard and not supple will be mature and stringy.
Is Ash gourd juice good for health?
Its components comprise calcium, iron, phosphorous as well as Vitamin C.
Ash gourd juice is a great detoxifying agent, and is best consumed early morning.
This juice can absorb all the toxins, germs and contamination that may have accumulated in ones body through the course of a day.
Can we keep cut ash gourd in fridge?
If you have a piece of ash gourd, it can be stored in the refrigerator for few days