Korean Bitter Melon Powder | Yeoju · Bitter Gourd | 5.25 oz
Herb & Honey Korean Bitter Melon Powder is 100% pure bitter melon (Momordica charantia / yeoju), grown in Hongcheon, Korea and milled into a fine, single-ingredient powder — earthy and distinctly bitter, made to stir into rice, smoothies, and everyday cooking.
Bitter melon, yeoju (여주) in Korean, is a familiar garden vegetable across Korea and Asia. This powder is made from Hongcheon-grown bitter melon alone — nothing added — so its bold, earthy flavor is easy to bring into the kitchen any time of year.
About Herb & Honey Bitter Melon Powder
This is a single-ingredient powder made only from Korean bitter melon, with no additives, sweeteners, preservatives, or colors. Stir small amounts into rice, smoothies, and dishes for bitter melon's distinctive flavor and color.
Net 5.25 oz (150 g). A Product of Korea (Hongcheon, Gangwon-do), distributed by Herb & Honey in Ridgefield, NJ.
What's Inside
- 100% Korean Bitter Melon (여주, Momordica charantia)
- A single ingredient — no additives, no added sugar, no preservatives or colors.
- Single-Origin (Hongcheon, Gangwon-do)
- Bitter melon grown in Hongcheon, Korea, then dried and milled into a fine powder.
- Versatile Culinary Powder
- Stirs easily into rice, smoothies, juices, and everyday cooking.
How to Use
- Bitter melon rice (yeoju-bap): stir about 0.18 oz (5 g, roughly 1 tsp) into the rice per single serving before cooking.
- Smoothies and juice: start with ½–1 tsp and blend with sweet fruit like banana or mango to balance the bitterness.
- Cooking: add small amounts to soups, batters, or dressings for flavor and color.
- Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and keep out of reach of children. Best by 03.19.2028.
What Makes It Different
Many bitter melon powders are blended or bulked out. This is a single-ingredient powder of 100% Korean bitter melon from a single origin, Hongcheon — nothing added. Distributed by Herb & Honey in New Jersey, so it ships without a long overseas wait.
Good to Know
Please read before using. Bitter melon is not recommended during pregnancy, so avoid it if you are pregnant or trying to conceive, and ask your doctor first if you are nursing (as noted on the label). If you take medication for blood sugar or diabetes, talk to your healthcare provider before using, as bitter melon may affect blood sugar. People with G6PD deficiency should be cautious. Use in moderation, keep out of reach of children, and stop if it disagrees with you. This product is a food and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is bitter melon powder (yeoju), and what's in it?
Bitter melon powder is dried bitter melon fruit (Momordica charantia) milled into a fine powder. This one is 100% pure Korean bitter melon from Hongcheon, a single ingredient with no additives or sugar, distributed by Herb & Honey in New Jersey. It is a Product of Korea.
How do I use Korean bitter melon powder?
For bitter melon rice, stir about 5 g (1 tsp) into the rice per single serving before cooking. In smoothies or juice, start with ½–1 tsp and blend with sweet fruit like banana or mango to soften the bitterness. You can also add small amounts to soups, batters, or dressings.
Who should avoid bitter melon powder?
Bitter melon is not recommended during pregnancy, so avoid it if you are pregnant or trying to conceive. If you take blood-sugar or diabetes medication, or have G6PD deficiency, talk to your healthcare provider first. Use in moderation, keep out of reach of children, and stop if it disagrees with you.
How does it taste, and does it have additives?
Bitter melon is naturally earthy and distinctly bitter. This powder is 100% pure bitter melon with no added sugar, preservatives, or colors. Because the bitterness is strong, blend it with sweet fruit or add small amounts to rice and dishes rather than using it on its own.
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