Ash Gourd or Winter Melon

Ash Gourd and Winter Melon are two names for the same fruit: Benincasa hispida, wax gourd, white pumpkin, and Chinese watermelon. It is a mild-tasting fruit often used as a vegetable in Asian cuisines, particularly in Chinese and Indian dishes.

Ash gourd is a good source of flavonoids and carotenes, two antioxidants believed to help protect your body against cell damage and certain conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It is also fiber-rich and provides small amounts of various nutrients, including vitamin C, riboflavin, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese.

Winter melon, on the other hand, is a low-calorie fruit that is high in fiber and water content. It is a good source of vitamin C and other antioxidants that are believed to promote digestive health and help maintain a healthy weight. It is often used in soups, sweets, and beverages in Asian cuisines.