Can drinking Lauki Juice lead to severe toxicity? – Times of India
Lauki, also known as bottle gourd, is extensively used in day-to-day cooking and is loved for its unique taste, texture and health quotient. While the internet is flooded with the benefits of lauki, there is a lesser-known downside to this oh-so-humble vegetable, which can trigger severe reactions due to the presence of a rare toxin. Read on to learn more about this vegetable.All about LaukiLauki is a common vegetable and a quintessential part of Indian cuisine.Scientifically known as Lagenaria siceraria, it hails from the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes cucumbers, squash, and melons. Loved for its mild flavor and high water content, lauki is naturally loaded with essential nutrients such as vitamins C and B, as well as minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron. Its low calories a...