Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon, Karela, Bitter Sopropo and Fu-kwa all refer to the same vegetable that just like the cucumber and pumpkin comes from the family of Cucurbitaceae. It is well-known and appreciated in the Asian, Eastern African, South American and the Caribbean cuisine where it is used in curries and stir-fried vegetable dishes. The fruit differs one region from the other. It can be smooth and prickly, light and dark. What is common for all Bitter Gourd, however, is the bitter taste and the healthy compounds of the fruit: vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, K and the minerals potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, manganese and zinc. For centuries Bitter Gourd has been used in Chinese medicine in applications against diabetes. Bitter Gourd has many nutritional values and contains a lot of valuable nutrients which are essential for our body. Our Bitter Gourd is sourced from growers throughout Southeast Asia. To find out more about our Bitter Gourd please contact sales@crescoproduce.com.