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Worldwide Foods – Bitter Gourd (Karela) – Traditional Healing, Modern Nutrition

Worldwide Foods Bitter Gourd, also known as Karela, is a powerful vegetable celebrated in South Asian and global wellness traditions. Known for its distinct bitter taste and extraordinary health benefits, our farm-fresh karela is perfect for stir-fries, juices, curries, and herbal remedies. Ideal for health-conscious individuals and diabetics, it’s a staple superfood with serious potency.

Why Choose Worldwide Foods Bitter Gourd?

• Ayurvedic Superfood: Long used to manage blood sugar and detoxify the body
• Fresh & Firm: Handpicked karela with bright green skin and crisp texture
• Low-Calorie, High-Fibre: Ideal for weight management and digestion
• Perfect for: Juicing, curries, pakoras, sautéing, and herbal infusions

Nutritional Information

Per 100g (Raw):

• Energy: 17 kcal
• Protein: 1.0g
• Carbohydrates: 3.7g
• of which sugars: 0.3g
• Fat: 0.2g
• of which saturates: 0.05g
• Fiber: 2.8g
• Sodium: 5mg
• Potassium: 319mg
• Calcium: 19mg
• Iron: 0.4mg
• Vitamin C: 84mg
• Vitamin A: 471 IU (14mcg)

Health Benefits

• Diabetes Support: Contains polypeptide-P and charantin, known to reduce blood glucose
• Digestive Cleanser: Promotes gut health and bile secretion
• Liver Detox: Used to support liver function and purify blood
• Immunity Booster: High in Vitamin C and antioxidants
• Weight Loss Aid: Low in calories, high in fibre, and naturally hydrating

Storage and Usage

• Storage: Store in the refrigerator’s vegetable drawer, ideally in a paper bag
• Usage: Rinse thoroughly, slice, and optionally salt to reduce bitterness before cooking
• Preparation: Commonly cooked with onions, spices, and lentils, or juiced raw
• Best Enjoyed: Stir-fried, stuffed, in curry, or juiced with lemon and ginger

Worldwide Foods Quality Promise

At Worldwide Foods, we deliver produce that meets both traditional healing expectations and modern quality standards. Our bitter gourd is freshly sourced, carefully handled, and packed to retain its full nutritional profile and natural bitterness—just the way nature intended.

Add Worldwide Foods Bitter Gourd (Karela) to your basket today and support your body with time-honoured plant power!