| Attribute | Specification |
| Common Name | Ridge Gourd / Angled Gourd / Turai / Luffa |
| Botanical Name | Luffa acutangula |
| Color | Bright to dark green |
| Shape | Elongated with prominent longitudinal ridges |
| Length | 15 to 30 cm |
| Diameter | 3 to 5 cm |
| Weight | 100 – 300 grams per fruit |
| Surface Texture | Rough, ridged with firm outer skin |
| Interior | White to pale green spongy flesh with soft, edible seeds |
| Taste | Mild, slightly sweet, and refreshing when cooked |
| Odor | Neutral when raw |
| Moisture Content | High (very perishable) |
| Edible Parts | Whole fruit (young and tender) |
| Storage Temperature | 10–12°C (cool, dry, and well-ventilated storage) |
| Shelf Life | 3 to 5 days (under refrigeration) |
| Maturity | Consumed when young and tender; mature fruits become fibrous |
| Caliber | Small (15–20 cm), Medium (21–25 cm), Large (26–30 cm) |
| Common Uses | Stir-fries, Curries, Soups, Steamed dishes |
