Foo Qua Bitter Melon/Bitter Gourd, Foo Qua

Foo Qua

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Description

Foo Qua is a listed market type of bitter melon, a vine crop in the cucumber family.

Botanical Name

Momordica charantia

Origin

Tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia, South Pacific

Size

All Sizes

Commodity

Bitter Melon/Bitter Gourd, Foo Qua

Storage Guidelines

Commercial storage guidance for Bitter melon. These are mixed-load compatibility conditions for up to 7 days, not a long-term shelf-life estimate.

Temperature

13 to 18°C (55 to 64°F)

Humidity

85-95%

Packaging

Ventilated boxes, breathable bags, or wrappers to maintain high humidity and prevent moisture loss

Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).

Nutritional Information

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 168393, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 17 kcal; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 0.17 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 3.7 g; Dietary fiber: 2.8 g; Vitamin C: 84 mg; Folate: 72 µg. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.

"A bitter melon market type"