Spine gourd/ Bodakakarakaya /akakarkaya/Karkol – 500 grams

About the Product

Scientific name of spine gourd is Momordica dioica. The spine gourd is a cucurbitaceous vegetable that is closely related to bitter gourd.
However, it is not as bitter in taste as bitter gourd. As in the case of other cucurbitaceous vegetables (cucurbits) which mainly include melons and gourds, spine gourd is also grown as a summer vegetable in tropical and subtropical countries.
Spine gourd is called Kantola or kakrol in Hindi, mada hagalakai in Kannada, kadu peere in Tulu, and paagila in Konkani.
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Benefits

Spine gourd has medicinal properties.
Some of it health benefits are – reduces blood sugar level, Improves Eye sight and Improve digestion.

Storage and Uses

Refrigerate in plastic bags.
It is often served fried or stuffed and can be paired with rice and curries.
Cut the spiky skin away and cut the gourd in half. Scoop the seeds out and add a mixture

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Categories: Exotic, Iron & Folate Rich Fruits and Vegetables, Low Phosphorus fruits & Vegetables, Organic fruits | Vegetables, Seasonal, Vegetables

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Table 1 Proximate composition of fruits of Momordica dioica
S. No. Parameter Momordica dioica Roxb. ex Willd.
1. Water 87 g/100g
2. pH 6.5
3. Crude protein 52.06 g/100g
4. Crude lipid 4 g/100g
5. Crude fibre 15.36 g/100g
6. Ash 14 g/100g
7. Carbohydrate 14.58 g/100g
8. Total solids 12.9 g/100g
9. calorific value 302.56 kcal/100g DW*
*DW = Dry weight
Vitamin composition of fruits of Momordica dioica
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S. No. Vitamins ( g/100g) Momordica dioica Recommended dietary allowances (mg/day)*
1. Vitamin A 2.5 –
2. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 1.8 1.7
3. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 3.5 1.7
4. Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 1.9 18
5. Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) 18 –
6. Vitamin B6(Pyridoxine) 4.3 2.0
7. Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) 3.6 0.2
8. Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 4 0.001
9. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) – 40
10. Vitamin D2 & 3 (Cholecalciferol) 3 –
11. Vitamin H (Biotin) g/100g 6.5 –
12. Vitamin K (Phytonadione) 15 –
Table – 3 Mineral Composition of fruits of Momordica dioica