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Name : Best Quality Bitter Gourd Seeds 100% natural (pack of 20)
Product Breadth : 10 Ft
Product Height : 10 Ft
Product Length : 10 Ft
Product Weight : 0.2 G
Bitter gourd, also known as bitter melon (scientific name : Momordica charantia), is a tropical and subtropical vine belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. It is widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit, which is characterized by a bitter taste. The plant has distinctive, rough, and warty skin, often bright green when unripe and yellow or orange when ripe.
Description :
Shape and Size : The fruit is elongated, with a bumpy, wrinkled surface and can range from 5 to 30 centimeters in length. The fruit has a central cavity filled with flat seeds.
Taste : As its name suggests, bitter gourd has a strong, bitter flavor, which comes from compounds like momordicin. This bitterness is especially pronounced in the unripe fruit.
Color : When immature, the fruit is green, but as it ripens, it turns yellow to orange.
Nutritional Benefits :
Bitter gourd is low in calories but rich in vitamins (like Vitamin C and folate), minerals (such as iron, magnesium, and potassium), and antioxidants. It also contains bioactive compounds like charantin, which have been studied for their potential to regulate blood sugar levels. As a result, bitter gourd is often used in traditional medicine for managing diabetes.
Uses :
Culinary : In many cultures, bitter gourd is cooked in a variety of ways, including stir-fries, curries, soups, or stuffed with spices and meat. It's also us
Country of Origin : India
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