Long loofah, from the appearance, the color is shiny, and the loofah with symmetrical thickness is better. If it is a middle drum with small sides, it means that the loofah is old, with many seeds and bad taste. Loofah is suitable for soup.

Short towel gourd is also called meat towel gourd. This kind of towel gourd is generally used for cooking. When choosing, you should also choose loofah with glossy color and symmetrical thickness at both ends. There is also a towel gourd with a wrinkled surface and a layer of white velvet. This kind of towel gourd is relatively fresh. Of course, you should choose a loofah that has no damage to its appearance.