Fresh Bitter Gourd

Description

Handpicked at the peak of ripeness, our bitter gourds are small to medium-sized with an intensely wrinkled skin and a crisp, spongy interior. Despite its bitterness, bitter gourd offers numerous health benefits and is often used in savory dishes, soups, stir-fries, and juices. It can also be used to create healthy pickles or as an ingredient in traditional herbal remedies.

Key Features:

• Color: Bright green, indicating freshness with slight yellowish tinge as it ripens.
• Texture: Firm, with a distinct rough and bumpy outer skin. The inner flesh is spongy and contains small, edible seeds.
• Size: Typically ranges from 15 to 25 cm in length.
• Flavor Profile: Known for its bitter taste, which is both sharp and earthy.
• Shelf Life: Fresh bitter gourd typically lasts for 7-10 days when stored in cool, dry conditions, and can be refrigerated for extended freshness.

Health Benefits: Bitter gourd is renowned for its medicinal properties, offering a wealth of health benefits:

• Rich in Nutrients: A great source of vitamins A and C, iron, potassium, and fiber.
• Blood Sugar Regulation: Often recommended for people with diabetes due to its ability to help lower blood sugar levels naturally.
• Digestive Health: High fiber content aids in digestion, promoting a healthy gut.
• Antioxidant Properties: Contains compounds that help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
• Weight Loss: Bitter gourd is a low-calorie food that can help with weight management due to its metabolism-boosting effects.

Ideal For:

• Culinary Use: Bitter gourd is used in stir-fries, curries, soups, juices, and even fried dishes, where its unique flavor enhances the overall taste. It is also commonly used in vegetarian and vegan recipes.
• Health & Wellness: Often consumed as a detoxifying juice or in health-focused recipes.
• Retail: Distributed to supermarkets, organic food stores, and health-focused markets worldwide.