Description
Fresh Karela (Bitter Gourd)
Tropical Vegetable | Unique Flavor | Impressive Health Benefits
Popular Uses:
- Appetizers: Often served as a starter due to its appetite-stimulating properties.
- Curry Ingredient: Adds a distinct flavor to curries and stews.
- Snacks: Commonly fried or stuffed to create delicious snacks.
- Traditional Medicine: Used in remedies for a range of ailments.
Storage & Usage
To preserve freshness and flavor:
- Store unwashed bitter gourd in a plastic bag and refrigerate.
- Wash and prepare just before use.
Cooking Tip: Fry or sauté Karela with spices to balance its bitterness, or combine it with other vegetables for a milder flavor.
Health Benefits
Bitter gourd is renowned for its nutritional and medicinal properties:
- Contains insulin-like peptides, Momordin, Charantin, and Momordicin, which are beneficial for blood sugar regulation.
- Used in traditional remedies for bladder stones, fever, and stomach ulcers.
- Leaves, seeds, and seed oil of Karela are also utilized for their therapeutic properties.
Nutritional Information (per 100g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 142kJ / 34kcal |
| Fat | 0.2g |
| of which saturated | 0g |
| Carbohydrates | 7g |
| of which sugars | 1g |
| Protein | 3.6g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9g |
| Salt | 0.13g |
Ingredients
100% Karela (Bitter Gourd)
Product Highlights
- Authentic Flavor: A staple in Indian cooking, offering a bold and distinctive taste.
- Nutritional Powerhouse: Rich in nutrients, making it a healthy addition to meals.
- Versatility: Suitable for curries, stir-fries, and even therapeutic juices.
Product Details
Origin: India
Importer:
TRANSFOOD GMBH
Langer Kornweg 40, 65451 Kelsterbach, Germany
