Bitter Melon Powder

Bitter Melon Powder is a premium, concentrated dietary ingredient derived from the fruit of the Momordica charantia plant. Through a meticulous process of drying and fine grinding, this powder captures the potent bioactive compounds of the fresh bitter melon, offering a convenient and versatile form for various health and wellness formulations. Known for its distinctive bitter taste and rich nutritional profile, our powder is manufactured under strict quality controls to ensure purity, potency, and consistency, making it an ideal choice for nutraceutical, functional food, and beverage applications.

Key Benefits

• Rich in Bioactives: Naturally contains beneficial compounds such as charantin, polypeptide-p, and vicine, which are associated with supporting healthy metabolic function.
• Antioxidant Support: Provides a source of antioxidants, including vitamin C and flavonoids, to help combat oxidative stress in the body.
• Dietary Versatility: Offers an easy way to incorporate the traditional benefits of bitter melon into modern dietary supplements and food products without the preparation of the fresh vegetable.
• Standardized Potency: Available in standardized versions to ensure a consistent and reliable concentration of key active constituents for finished product formulations.
• Water-Soluble Options: Certain product grades are processed for enhanced solubility, ideal for instant drink mixes, shakes, and clear beverage applications.

Application Scenarios

• Dietary Supplements: Used as a key ingredient in capsules, tablets, and softgels targeting wellness and metabolic support.
• Functional Foods & Beverages: Incorporated into health drinks, teas, smoothie blends, nutrition bars, and fortified food items.
• Sports Nutrition: Added to pre-workout or recovery formulations for its nutritional profile.
• Traditional Medicine: Serves as a base material for various herbal preparations and supplements following traditional use paradigms.

Main Parameters

• Latin Name: Momordica charantia
• Source of Extracts: Fruit (Pulp and Seeds)
• Appearance: Fine, free-flowing powder
• Color: Light green to tan
• Mesh Size: Typically 80-100 mesh (customizable)
• Active Components: Can be standardized for Charantin, Polypeptide-p, or other markers
• Loss on Drying: ≤ 5.0%
• Heavy Metals: Complies with major pharmacopoeia standards (e.g., USP, EP)

Keywords: Bitter Melon Powder, Momordica charantia, Charantin, Bitter Gourd Powder, Herbal Extract, Dietary Supplement, Functional Food Ingredient, Natural Antioxidant