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Ash Gourd (Safed Petha)
Product Details
Brand: Sanesa Yourganic
🌿 Organic Ash Gourd - Winter Melon | Safed Petha | पेठा
✨ A Time-Honored Indian Superfood
🌍 Why choose Sanesa's Organic Ash Gourd
🌱 100% organically grown, chemical-free
🚜 Direct sourcing from trusted farmers
🔪 Hygienically cut pieces on order
📦 Minimal handling, maximum freshness
🚚 Delivered fresh across Delhi NCR
About Ash Gourd
Cool, hydrating, and naturally nourishing 🍃 - our Certified Organic Ash Gourd (Mature) is sourced from trusted farmers and offered whole (7-12 kg) or as freshly cut pieces. With its firm white flesh, mild sweetness, and versatility, it’s perfect for traditional cooking, juicing, and seasonal wellness.
🌱 Story & Sensory Experience
Also known as Winter Melon or Petha (पेठा), mature Ash Gourd is a staple across Indian kitchens and Ayurvedic traditions. As the fruit ripens fully on the vine, it develops a natural waxy coating that enhances shelf life and preserves nutrients.
Its flesh is:
🍲 Firm, white, and mildly sweet
🌿 Neutral in taste, versatile in recipes
🍬 Used in Agra’s famous petha sweet, curries, soups, and juices
Compared to tender variants, mature ash gourd is:
🌱 More nutrient-dense
🧊 Better suited for long storage
🍹 Ideal for traditional recipes and fresh juice
📊 Fruit Profile
Attribute
Details
Botanical Name
Benincasa hispida
Origin
India (organically grown)
Weight Range
7-10 kg (whole), cut pieces available
Exterior
Ashy green with natural wax coating
Flesh
Firm, white, mildly sweet
Seasonality
Year-round (peak in summer & post-monsoon)
Shelf Life
2-3 months whole (cool storage); 5-7 days cut
Usage
Juice, petha sweet, curries, soups
🧪 Health Highlights (Naturally Occurring Nutrients)
💧 High Water Content (~96%): Deep hydration & cooling
🍊 Vitamin C: Contributes to immunity & collagen synthesis
🌾 Dietary Fiber: Supports digestion
⚡ Low Calories: Weight management friendly
🌱 Natural Alkalinity: Helps balance body pH
🌿 Antioxidants: Assist in detoxification
⚠️ Consumption Notes:
Extremely cooling - avoid excess during cold / cough conditions
Best consumed fresh for juice benefits
Diabetics can consume in moderation due to low glycemic load
💡 Fun Fact
The famous Agra Petha sweet 🍬 is made from mature ash gourd - its firm flesh uniquely absorbs sugar syrup while retaining structure, making it one of India’s most iconic desserts.
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