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Bitter Melon

Bitter Melon
Common Packs:

10-lb. bulk cartons

Receiving Inspecting:

Skins should be shiny and a greenish-yellow color. Avoid bitter melons with brown spots.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 45-48° F/7-8° C
  • 85-95% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
14 to 21 days.
Troubleshooting:

Water-soaked appearance, pitting, and accelerated decay are all indications of chill injury. Store properly.

Exposure to ethylene gas can cause yellowing and a loss of green color. For best quality, keep bitter melons away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.

Usage Ideas:

  • Drop chopped bitter melon into Asian broth-based soups.
  • Add thinly sliced bitter melon to stir-fries.

Seasonality:

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Flavor Profile

Extremely tart, with zucchini-like tones.

Texture Profile

Both the skin and flesh are firm and hard.

Pairings

Pair with fish stock, garlic, ginger, spinach, and tofu.

Substitution Suggestions

Chinese winter melon.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 cup bitter melon (93g) grams
Calories 15
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 3g1%
Dietary Fiber 3g9%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 0.40mg2%
Potassium 280mg6%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.