Ridge Gourd / Turai (Luffa)

Maharashtra and AP ridge gourds — Tender flesh with deep green ridges

APEDA Registered FSSAI Certified Lab Tested Export Ready
Ridge Gourd / Turai (Luffa) — Export Quality from India

Ridge Gourd / Turai (Luffa) — Export Quality from India

Ridge Gourd / Turai (Luffa) FROM INDIA

Ridge Gourd (Turai / Ghosal) is a prominent, dark-green vegetable characterized by its sharp longitudinal ridges. When harvested tender, the inner white flesh is extremely soft and slightly sweet, making it a favorite in South Asian cooking. Our export quality ridge gourds are selected for their straightness, vibrant color, and lack of internal sponginess/seeds.

Sourced from: Maharashtra, AP, Gujarat, Karnataka

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Parameter Specification Notes
Grade/SizeLength 20-35cmUniform straight grading
Moisture92-94%Tender interior flesh
ColourDark green with prominent ridgesNo yellowing
Shelf Life3-5 daysHighly perishable, Air Freight only
Pesticide MRLCompliantStrict farm-level monitoring

AVAILABLE FORMS & VARIANTS

Standard Ridge Gourd (Turai)

Deep rigid ribs, best harvested young

Smooth Luffa / Sponge Gourd

Closely related, smooth skin without ridges

Dried Luffa (Loofah)

Matured & dried for bath sponges (Industrial)

USES & APPLICATIONS

Retail Supply
  • Ethnic supermarkets
  • Indian/Asian grocery stores
  • Specialty exotics
HoReCa & Culinary
  • Indian dals and curries
  • Stir-fries
  • Dry vegetable preparations
Agricultural/Cosmetic (Mature)
  • Natural bath sponges (Loofah)
  • Exfoliation products
  • Crafting

PACKAGING & SHIPPING

Packaging Options

Pack TypeSizes AvailableMOQ
Corrugated Cartons4kg, 5kg500 kg (Air freight only)
Cold Chain Req.Maintained at 10-12°CCarefully packed with paper dividers
Fumigation/PhytoYesCareful handling mandatory

Shipping Information

  • Air Freight:  3–7 days worldwide
  • Sea Freight (FCL):  15–35 days
  • Incoterms:  FOB, CIF, EXW available
  • Port of Loading:  Mundra / JNPT / Nhava Sheva
  • Documentation:  All export documentation included

QUALITY ASSURANCE & DOCUMENTATION

Certificate of Analysis (COA)

NABL-accredited lab testing per batch

Phytosanitary Certificate

Issued by Plant Quarantine, Govt. of India

APEDA Registration

Mandatory agri export certification

FSSAI License

Indian food safety compliance

Fumigation Certificate

ISPM-15 compliant wooden packaging

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes, Indian Ridge Gourd is available for export throughout the year. The peak harvest periods are from February to May and from August to October. We source our premium green and ribbed varieties from the fertile belts of Maharashtra and Gujarat to ensure consistent quality.
For the EU and UK markets, Ridge Gourds must be processed and sampled at APEDA-authorized pack houses. Every consignment undergoes rigorous pesticide Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) testing in NABL-accredited laboratories to ensure 100% compliance with international food safety norms.
We pack Ridge Gourds in 5kg corrugated fiberboard (CFB) cartons with adequate ventilation. We primarily use air freight for maximum freshness; for regional sea transport, we use refrigerated (reefer) containers maintained at 10-12°C to prevent chilling injury and maintain texture.
Our primary export markets include the Middle East (UAE, Qatar), the United Kingdom, and Southeast Asia. We specialize in supplying to ethnic retail chains, international vegetable wholesalers, and specialized grocery networks.

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