Spiny Bitter Gourd has an especially high lycopene content, containing up to 70 times the amount of lycopene found in tomatoes. It also has 10 times the amount of beta-carotene found in carrots or sweet potatoes. In Vietnam, the seed membranes are used to aid in eye health.
Mixing with frozen banana, pineapple, strawberry, mango,...creates greatful flavour.