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A characterization of the oils from buffalo gourd indicates that this oil is similar to other common edible oils. [19] Whole buffalo gourd seeds contain approximately 31% crude protein, which is usable for human consumption and for feed. Starches are mainly located in the tap root, which forms after the first year of growth.
A study of bottle gourd DNA published in 2005 suggests that there are two distinct subspecies of bottle gourds, domesticated independently in Africa and Asia, the latter approximately 4,000 years earlier. The gourds found in the Americas appear to have come from the Asian subspecies very early in history, although a new study now indicates ...
Some species, such as C. digitata and C. ficifolia, are referred to as gourds. Gourds, also called bottle-gourds, which are used as utensils or vessels, belong to the genus Lagenaria and are native to Africa. Lagenaria are in the same family and subfamily as Cucurbita but in a different tribe. [90]
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“Cabbage can cause gas for a couple of reasons,” says MacLeod. First up, cabbage has fiber. Nearly half of its carbohydrate count comes in the form of fiber. The fiber isn’t fully digested ...
Lagenaria is a genus of gourd-bearing vines in the squash family (Cucurbitaceae). Lagenaria contains six species, all of which are indigenous to tropical Africa. [1] The best-known species, the calabash or bottle gourd, L. siceraria, has been domesticated by humans, and has spread beyond Africa.
She points out that high-added-sugar drinks like soda are burned quickly in the body and cause insulin levels to spike, which can encourage fat storage. ... Instead of reaching for a can or bottle ...