Why is young melon so bitter?

Because plants that have fruit want the fruit eaten only when it is ripe and the seeds inside are ready to go adventuring. If the fruit is eaten before the seeds are ready, the plant has wasted the effort. Most animals don't like bitter flavors and so avoid unripe fruit. read more

Because plants that have fruit want the fruit eaten only when it is ripe and the seeds inside are ready to go adventuring. If the fruit is eaten before the seeds are ready, the plant has wasted the effort. Most animals don't like bitter flavors and so avoid unripe fruit. read more

Bitter melon is also said to combat cancer and promote weight loss. Benefits. Here's a look at some of the available research on bitter melon and its possible benefits: 1) Diabetes. Although preliminary research suggests that bitter melon has hypoglycemic effects, there's currently a lack of clinical trials supporting these findings. read more

Put a little bit of bitter gourd in your regular mixed vegetables (potatoes, pumpkins, plantain, green beans, etc.) Finish with freshly ground mustard paste and little milk. Add some sugar to balance the bitterness. read more