Specimen
World of Nature
Karela Powder (Bitter Gourd)
Ref BC1B69
₹200.00
Bitter gourd, dried and milled to a fine green powder. Karela is the most uncompromisingly bitter vegetable in the Indian kitchen, and drying concentrates that character rather than softening it. It has a long history in Ayurvedic practice and in everyday South Asian cooking, where the bitterness is treated as the point rather than a problem. As a powder it is usually taken in water or buttermilk instead of being cooked.
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Product Details
Origin
Our bitter gourd is selected from trusted growers, then washed, sliced, dried at controlled temperature and finely milled so the powder keeps its colour and characteristic bitterness.
Composition
| Ingredients | 100% Pure Bitter Gourd Powder (Momordica charantia). No additives, preservatives, colours, flavours or fillers. |
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| Taste Profile | Intensely and persistently bitter with a green, vegetal aroma. Among the most bitter ingredients in the range, and unmistakably so. |
| Category | Herbal Powders |
| Reference | BC1B69 |
How to Use
- Stirred into water, traditionally in the morning
- Mixed into buttermilk or chaas, which tempers the bitterness
- Blended into vegetable juices with amla or cucumber
- Added to soups, dals and savoury preparations
- Combined with other Ayurvedic powders in a daily tonic
Directions of Use
- Take 1/2 teaspoon (about 3 g) in water once daily, or as directed by a qualified practitioner.
- Traditionally taken in the morning before food.
- Mix into buttermilk or juice if the bitterness is difficult in plain water.
- Start with a smaller quantity and increase gradually.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you take any medication affecting blood sugar, or are due for surgery, consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use.
Benefits
- A long-established vegetable in Ayurvedic tradition and South Asian cooking
- Contains the naturally occurring compounds that give karela its bitterness
- A source of dietary fibre and vitamin C
- Far easier to take daily than preparing fresh bitter gourd
- Finely milled, single-ingredient powder
- No additives, preservatives or fillers
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₹200.00
Ref BC1B69