Bitter Gourd,/ kakarakaya 500 g

About the Product

The most bitter among all fruits, bitter gourds come with a rough, bumpy and green skin.
The off-white translucent flesh tastes crispy with the combination of the bitter seeds that are present inside.

Bitter gourd helps to overcome Type-2 Diabetes and heals liver problems.
It clears acne, builds immunity, eases digestion, cures constipation and helps in weight loss.
It prevents cancer cells from multiplying, purifies blood and has healing qualities.

Storage and Uses

Store unwashed bitter gourds in a zip lock or plastic bag inside the refrigerator.
It is also used to prepare curries and fried snacks.
Bitter gourd juice is the best medicine to cure several health problems.

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	79 kJ (19 kcal)

Carbohydrates	4.32 g
Sugars	1.95 g
Dietary fiber	2 g

Fat	0.18 g

Protein	0.84 g

Vitamins	Quantity %DV^†
Vitamin A equiv. beta-Carotene lutein zeaxanthin	1% 6 μg 1% 68 μg 1323 μg
Thiamine (B1)	4% 0.051 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	4% 0.053 mg
Niacin (B3)	2% 0.28 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5)	4% 0.193 mg
Vitamin B6	3% 0.041 mg
Folate (B9)	13% 51 μg
Vitamin C	40% 33 mg
Vitamin E	1% 0.14 mg
Vitamin K	5% 4.8 μg

Minerals	Quantity %DV^†
Calcium	1% 9 mg
Iron	3% 0.38 mg
Magnesium	5% 16 mg
Manganese	4% 0.086 mg
Phosphorus	5% 36 mg
Potassium	7% 319 mg
Sodium	0% 6 mg
Zinc	8% 0.77 mg

Other constituents	Quantity
Water	93.95 g