{"product_id":"nashik-fresh-sponge-gourd-fresh-natural-vegetable-satydyaneshwari-shg-nashik-pack-of-250gm-3pc","title":"FRESH Sponge Gourd Pack Of 250gm 3Pc Fresh Natural Vegetable Tender Healthy Premium Quality","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFRESH Sponge Gourd – Farm Fresh Tender Sponge Gourd (Pack of 250g \/ 3 Pieces)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRESH\u003c\/strong\u003e proudly presents \u003cstrong\u003eFresh Sponge Gourd\u003c\/strong\u003e, naturally grown and carefully harvested by \u003cstrong\u003eSatydyaneshwari SHG\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eNashik district, Maharashtra\u003c\/strong\u003e. This pack contains approximately \u003cstrong\u003e250g or 3 tender Sponge Gourds\u003c\/strong\u003e, selected for their soft texture, mild flavour, and premium farm-fresh quality. 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