Snake gourds are true to their name as they have a long, curved shape with light green speckles and waxy green skin. Their firm flesh is embedded with seeds and they taste like cucumber and have a slightly bitter taste. NUTRIENT CONTENT : This vegetable is a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B, and Vitamin A. It is commonly known to promote appetite. Similarly, the bitter and wild form of Snake Gourd is used in the Ayurvedic preparations.