It is generally recommended to peel, which tastes better after peeling, but you can eat without peeling. Loofah skin is non-toxic and has very good medicinal value. However, for the sake of taste, the ribbed loofah is not very refreshing, and it is best to peel it and eat it. Without peeling, the cooked dishes will feel hard or fried.

Nutrition of towel gourd

Luffa contains protein, fat, carbohydrate, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B 1 and vitamin C, as well as saponins, plant mucus, xylose gum, bitter substance of Luffa, citrulline and other nutrients.

Luffa contains B vitamins, and Luffa juice is known as "beauty water".