| Shape | Elongated, slender with tapering ends |
| Size | Typically 20-30 cm in length |
| Color | Dark green, sometimes with paler ridges |
| Surface Texture | Rough and bumpy |
| Skin Thickness | Thin, but firm |
| Seeds | Large, flat, and white |
| Taste | Bitter, as the name suggests |
| Flesh | Pale green, crunchy when raw |
| Nutritional Content | Rich in vitamins (especially C), minerals, and dietary fiber |
