Bitter Gourd Nutrition Facts
Bitter gourd (balsam pear/bitter melon) is a young, fragile, edible fruit pod found on climbing vines belonging to the Momordica plant. Although its bitter taste may turn some people off, the disease-preventing and health-promoting phytochemical components it contains can sweeten your health.
Balsam pears are members of the Cucurbitaceae family of the genus Momordica and are related to squash, watermelon, cantaloupes, cucumber, and other members of the Cucurbitaceae family. Bitter gourd is a green-skinned vegetable with white to translucent flesh and a bitter flavor.