Ampalaya Long (Bitter Melon)

500 Grams (half-kilo)

When you heard “Ampalaya”, then you may feel unfamiliar to this word. As the consequence, Ampalaya or known as bitter melon or bitter gourd is a common cuisine for Indian. It is also known as Momordica charantia as its scientific name and balsam pear as its English name. Ampalaya also belongs to Cucurbitaceae. This edible fruit is also famous to every Filipino and has been widely used for medicinal purposes. Moreover, this plant grows well in Asia, Africa, South America, and India.

Ampalaya has unique characteristics as it has dark green color and looks like a cucumber or zucchini with warts. Besides, this vegetable has an “acquired taste” and is commonly being soaked in salt water to remove the bitterness. Ampalaya also famous for its benefit as the natural medication treatments. The fruits, leaves, and seeds can be used as the nutritional supplements as well.

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