Description
Frozen Luffa Gourd, Whole - 500 g
Luffa gourd, also known as dishrag gourd or loofah, is an elongated Asian vegetable with a mild, slightly sweet taste and a soft, spongy texture when cooked. The vegetable is widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine and is typically found in soups, stews, steamed dishes, and stir-fries. The deep-frozen version makes it possible to have the vegetable ready in the freezer and use it directly in cooking without prior preparation. Luffa gourd absorbs flavors from broth and spices exceptionally well, making it suitable as an ingredient in rich, aromatic dishes. The texture is slightly porous and soft, and the vegetable does not lose its shape during short cooking times. The product is delivered in whole pieces and is packed in a transparent bag of soft, recyclable plastic. The net weight is 500 grams, providing a good yield for several servings. Storage should be at -18 °C or colder, and the product must not be refrozen after thawing. Luffa gourd is naturally gluten-free and contains no additives, making it suitable for people with special dietary needs. The nutritional content is low in fat and calories, with only 83.7 kJ per 100 grams, and the vegetable contributes carbohydrates and protein in modest amounts. The product is aimed at anyone who wants to prepare authentic Asian dishes with fresh vegetables, including home cooks interested in Vietnamese, Thai, or Chinese cuisine. Frozen Asian vegetable, luffa for soup, deep-frozen luffa gourd, and gluten-free vegetable for stir-fry are among the search terms that naturally describe this product.
Product Declaration
Contents:
Luffa gourd
Nutritional content per 100 g
| Nutrient |
Quantity |
| Energy |
83.7kJ / 20kcal |
| Fat |
0 g |
| –
of which saturated fatty acids |
0 g |
| – of which unsaturated fatty acids |
g |
| Carbohydrate |
4 g |
| –
of which sugars |
0 g |
| Protein |
1 g |
| Salt |
0.003 g |
| Calcium |
mg |
