The magical effects of loofah's and why it doesn't stick to oil

How to eat sponge gourd

Sponge gourd is a common rural plant with two main uses: eating and cleaning pots and dishes. As a foodie, I would like to share some delicious recipes for sponge gourd:

1. Stir-fried sponge gourd with oyster sauce

2. Stir-fried sponge gourd with mushrooms

3. Sponge gourd pancakes

4. Sponge gourd egg soup

Of course, I'm getting off track. I will write a special article about delicious sponge gourd recipes.

Why doesn't sponge gourd cling to oil?

The reason why sponge gourd doesn't cling to oil lies in its structure. Its structure is similar to the vascular bundles of mature fruits of gourd plants. Sponge gourd flesh has an oil affinity, and there are many small holes or chambers between the fibers, which form capillary action to absorb oil. When rinsed with water, the oil in these chambers will be washed out, achieving the effect of degreasing. In addition, the fiber-like structure of sponge gourd disrupts the surface tension of the oil and its adhesion to objects, making the oil particles smaller and easier to be washed away by water.

Other uses of sponge gourd

In addition to cleaning pots and dishes, sponge gourd also has other uses:

1. Making shoe insoles

2. Exfoliating

3. Using as Chinese medicine (but please consult professionals before using to avoid improper use)

Buying sponge gourd

When choosing silk gourd knots, choose natural products and avoid those containing chemical additives.