| Packaging Size | 25 kg |
| Variety Available | Bitter Gourd |
| Quality Available | A Grade |
| Packaging Type | PP Bag |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
Dried Karela Fruit / Bitter Melon (Momordica Charantia)Native of Natural offers Premium Dried Karela Fruit (Momordica charantia), commonly known as Bitter Melon or Bitter Gourd. This product utilizes the fruit of the tropical vine, renowned for its intensely bitter taste and its traditional use, especially in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, for supporting healthy glucose metabolism.
Our Karela fruit is carefully sliced and dehydrated to preserve the high concentration of key active bitter compounds, particularly Charantin, Polypeptide-p, and Vicine. The drying process ensures a shelf-stable ingredient ready for use in nutraceuticals, herbal teas, and specialty health foods.
Botanical & Technical Details
| Specification | Detail |
| Botanical Name | Momordica charantia L. |
| Ayurvedic Name | Karela / Karavallaka |
| Common Name | Dried Bitter Melon Fruit, Dried Bitter Gourd |
| Certification | Pure & Natural Grade (Organic available upon request) |
| Plant Part Used | Dried Fruit (often sliced with seeds) |
| Processing Method | Slicing, Dehydration (Air-Dried), Grading |
| Processing Type | 100% Pure & Natural Fruit |
| Appearance | Thin, shriveled, brittle slices or chunks; light green to yellowish-green color. |
| Aroma/Taste | Characteristic, slightly earthy; intensely and distinctly bitter. |
| Grade | Food Grade / Herbal Grade / Nutraceutical Grade |
| Key Components | Charantin, Polypeptide-p (plant insulin), Vicine, Momordicin, Triterpenes, Alkaloids. |
| Moisture Content | Max 10% |
| Forms Available | Dried Slices/Chunks, Coarse Powder, or Fine Powder. |
| Packaging | Bulk sacks or sealed containers. |
Key Health & Functional Benefits (Traditional Focus)
- Blood Sugar Management (Pramehaghna): The primary traditional use. Known for its insulin-mimicking properties (Polypeptide-p) and ability to support healthy blood glucose levels already within the normal range.
- Digestive Tonic: The intense bitterness acts as a potent digestive stimulant, promoting healthy bile flow and appetite.
- Detoxification: Traditionally used to support the cleansing and healthy function of the liver and pancreas.
- Antioxidant: Contains various phenolic compounds and flavonoids that contribute to overall antioxidant support.
Applications in Various Industries
- Nutraceuticals: Primary raw material for Bitter Melon Extracts (capsules/tablets) standardized to Charantin or other actives, targeting metabolic and blood sugar support.
- Herbal Teas & Tisanes: Used as dried slices or powder in functional tea blends designed for wellness and blood sugar management.
- Functional Foods: Used as an ingredient in specialized diabetic-friendly food and beverage products.
We offer this material in three forms. Which form of the Dried Karela Fruit would you prefer: Dried Slices/Chunks, Coarse Powder (for tea), or Finely Milled Powder (for encapsulation)?
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