Here comes some cool facts! It turns out that bitter melon is sweet when ripe. I ate it for nothing for so many years...

This article was reviewed by Sun Hai, a plant science writer

For people who love sweet food, the name of bitter melon will make people shake their heads just by hearing it.

When most people think of bitter melon, their first reaction is bitterness.

But did you know that bitter melon is actually sweet and golden yellow when ripe?

The reason why bitter melon is so bitter is actually to prevent you from eating it...it will no longer be bitter after it matures.

What? Let me reveal the secret for you below. Come and get today’s little-known fact!

It turns out that the bitter melons we have eaten over the years are bitter because we ate them too hastily and ate them unripe.

When bitter gourd is ripe, it will turn golden yellow and have a soft and sweet texture.

The “immature” bitter melons are bitter to prevent them from being harmed by animals, but they encounter humans who dare to eat everything and are not afraid of bitterness.

In addition, humans have tried various ways to reduce the bitterness and try to remove the seeds and pulp before eating.

Although bitter melon is sweet when mature, its nutritional value is not as high as when it is "immature", so most people still choose to eat bitter melon, after all, it is good for the body.

In addition, it is a "gentleman" among vegetables. No matter what vegetables it is fried with, it will not pass the bitterness to other vegetables.

How is it? Did it overturn your previous knowledge after reading it?

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