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A South American tree in the family Lecythidaceae.

Supply chain risk data is currently unavailable for this ingredient. Journey AI evaluates supply, sourcing, and availability factors to help CPG teams assess ingredient risk.
Bitter Gourd has a nutrition profile including 88 kcal/lb calories, 3.63 g/lb protein, 9.07 g/lb fiber, and 8.62 g/lb total sugars. It also provides 0.91 g/lb total fat, 1446.05 mg/lb potassium, and 1.81 mg/lb iron.
Bitter Gourd is currently priced at $12.45/kg. Journey AI tracks ingredient pricing over time to help CPG teams monitor cost movement, identify pricing trends, and support sourcing and product development decisions.
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Bitter Gourd is commonly used in beverages, soups, vegetable products, supplements, traditional food formulations, and functional foods.
This ingredient can be used in clean label formulations when its source, processing method, and labeling meet the requirements of the intended product. Final compatibility depends on formulation and application.
This ingredient is used as a food ingredient and is subject to applicable food safety, labeling, and ingredient regulations in the markets where it is sold. Regulatory requirements may vary by country and product application.
Bitter Gourd alternatives may include other bitter vegetables such as karela varieties, leafy greens, or botanical ingredients depending on the intended use.