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    Kitchen Dictionary: bitter melon

    An oblong-shaped fruit (4-8 inches long) with warty, bumpy skin similar to a cucumber. Bitter melon is yellow-green when picked and has a delicate, sour flavor. As it ripens it turns yellow-orange and become bitter and acrid. It is one of the most bitter edible vegetables, and is often used in Chinese cooking.

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    Season: available year-round

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    Nutrition Facts

    Calculated for 1 cup (1/2" pieces)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Calories 15
    Calories from Fat 1 (9%)
    Total Fat 0.2g 0%
    Saturated Fat 0.0g %
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 4mg 0%
    Potassium 275mg 7%
    Total Carbohydrate 3.4g 1%
    Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10%
    Sugars 2.6g
    Protein 0.9g 1%

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