Vol. 12, Issue 12 (2023)

Author(s):
Monika, Rakesh Gehlot and Rekha

Abstract:
Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) belongs to the Cucurbit family (cucumber, squash, etc.). Bottle gourd is also known as Calabash, Doodhi, and Lauki in different parts of India. The edible portion of lauki is a fair source of ascorbic acid, beta carotene and good source of vitamin B complex, pectin and dietary soluble fibres. It is also a good source of carbohydrates, minerals, amino acid and vitamins. It is a summer season crop but grown in India round the year for its tender fruit. The tender fruits are used for vegetable, sweets, rayta, halwa, tutti-frutti and its dried shells are used for making musical instrumentsIt is well known that bottle gourd is helpful in constipation, premature graying of hair, urinary disorders and insomnia which reflect significant health-promoting properties. Data show that average fruit weight and yield of pulp of bottle gourd fruits were 617.16 g and 74.05 g/kg fruit. Yield of paste of mint leaves was 78.57% and 39.26%. Total soluble solids (TSS), ascorbic acid and acidity of the bottle gourd pulp had 4%, 0.175, 7.84 (mg/100g) respectively, whereas total phenols and total chlorophyll were found to be 263.3mg/100ml 182.9 mg/100ml respectively.