Yes.

It is generally recommended to peel it, which tastes better after peeling, but it can be eaten without peeling. Luffa skin is not 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. It may be better to make tender loofah directly without peeling, which is not so bad in taste and more nutritious.

Why doesn't loofah turn black when peeled?

Luffa is not easy to turn black when peeled and floated in water.

Luffa is one of the most easily oxidized vegetables in melons and vegetables, and it will get old quickly after being peeled in the air, so it must be eaten fresh.

When peeling loofah, you must pay attention to avoid eating a peeler. You can use a stainless steel spoon or a special peeler to peel it, so as to retain the nutrition of loofah.