Bitter Melon Powder

Bitter Melon Powder offers a whole-food route for formulations that value botanical familiarity and ingredient transparency. Produced from Momordica charantia fruit, it retains the broader compositional character of the source material rather than being presented as a single-compound extract. This distinction matters: a fruit powder, a ratio extract, and a marker-standardized extract are different ingredient categories and should not be compared solely by price per kilogram.
At Jiuyuan Biotech, Our Bitter Melon Powder is a high-quality, whole-fruit powder made from carefully selected Momordica charantia L. fruits. Using direct milling and low-temperature drying, our powder retains maximum bioactive compounds, including charantin, polypeptide-P, saponins, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. We support specification-led sourcing. Buyers can define fruit material, processing method, mesh size, moisture target, microbiological limits, contaminant requirements, packaging, and destination-market documents before production is confirmed. This avoids the familiar and expensive sequence of "sample approved, commercial batch rejected."

Our Bitter Melon Powder is produced through a direct milling process, which preserves the natural nutrients, color, and flavor of the fruit without chemical modification.

1. Raw Material Selection
Fresh, mature Momordica charantia fruits are sourced from traceable farms and inspected for size, moisture, and safety.

2. Washing & Sanitization
Fruits undergo high-pressure washing and food-grade sanitization to remove soil, pesticide residues, and microbial contaminants.

3. Slicing & Low-Temperature Drying
The fruit is sliced and dehydrated under controlled low-temperature drying to maintain bioactive compounds such as charantin and polypeptide-P.

4. Direct Milling (Whole Plant Grinding)
The dried material is ground into powder using a direct, whole-fruit milling system, avoiding solvent extraction and maximizing retention of dietary fiber, phytochemicals, and natural taste.

5. Sieving & Particle Size Control
Powder is sieved to achieve uniform mesh sizes (typically 60–120 mesh), depending on customer requirements.

6. Metal Detection & Quality Control
Finished powder undergoes metal detection, microbial testing, and visual inspection to ensure food safety and consistent quality.

7. Packaging & Storage
Packed in moisture-proof, oxygen-resistant bags with nitrogen flushing to retain freshness, then stored in a dry, cool environment.

Key Benefits of Direct Milling

√ 100% whole-fruit powder, no additives or carriers

√ Preserves natural nutrients and functional compounds

√ High dietary fiber content

√ Clean-label, non-solvent process

√ Suitable for food, beverage, and nutraceutical applications

This ingredient is suitable for multiple dry-format applications. Its naturally pronounced bitterness should be viewed as a formulation parameter-not an afterthought.

Sensory strategy for bitter formulas

The fruit's characteristic bitter profile can be commercially useful in an "authentic botanical" concept, yet it often requires careful management. Citrus systems, berry flavors, cocoa, coffee, warming spices, or suitable sweetener systems may help balance bitterness, but every formula needs bench-scale testing. A sample that performs well in a capsule can be decidedly unruly in a ready-to-drink powder.

The product category should match the brand's formula, label strategy, and analytical needs.

There is no universally "better" option. A whole-fruit powder may be ideal for a natural-food-positioned formula, while a standardized extract may be more appropriate where precise assay control is central to the commercial brief.

1. Industry-Leading Production Capacity & Expertise

● 13+ years of experience in plant extract R&D and nutraceutical ingredient manufacturing

● 6 modern production workshops covering 70,000 m² and 10 automated extraction & purification lines

● Flexible purity (85% standard, 90–98% custom-grade), particle size (80–350 mesh), and custom packaging

2. Advanced Fermentation & Bio-Synthesis Capabilities

● Implements microbial fermentation and engineered bio-synthesis to produce Nervonic Acid

● Reduces seasonal raw material dependency, improving batch-to-batch consistency and bioactivity

● Supports sustainable and eco-friendly production

3. High-Quality & Batch Consistency

● Proprietary purification processes with HPLC, GC, ICP-MS, and moisture analysis

● Certificate of Analysis (COA) provided for every batch

4. Scientific R&D & Formulation Support

● 500 m² R&D center staffed with 12 scientists for formulation guidance, custom blends, and technical consultation

5. Certified & Compliant Production

● Facilities certified cGMP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, HALAL, KOSHER

● Meets international quality standards for global markets

Certificates should be treated as verifiable quality-system evidence, not decorative icons. Buyers should request current copies and confirm that the certificate scope covers the relevant manufacturing site and product category.

Typical qualification documents

Certificate of Analysis (COA)

● Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

● Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

● Product specification sheet

● Allergen statement

● GMO statement, where applicable

● Country-of-origin statement

● Manufacturing flow chart, where available

● Non-irradiation statement, where applicable

● Pesticide-residue test report, when required

● Heavy-metal test report

● Microbiological test report

● Stability and storage guidance

● Current site or product certificates relevant to the order

Jiuyuan Biotech states that it holds 12 international certifications, including ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000, and lists additional certification programs on its website. Certification status and scope should always be verified before approval or label use.

Express Under 100kg, 3-5Days Door-to-door service easy to pick up the goods	By Sea Over300kg, Around 30 Days Port-to-port service professional clearance broker needed	By Air 100kg-1000kg, 5-7Days Airport-to-airport service professional clearance broker needed

Storage: Keep in a cool, dry, and clean place. Protect from moisture and direct light.

Bulk Package: 25kg/drum.

Lead Time: 7 days after your order.

Shelf Life: 2 years.

Remark: Customized specifications can also be achieved.

1. What is Bitter Melon Powder?

It is a powdered food ingredient produced from the fruit of Momordica charantia L., commonly known as bitter melon or bitter gourd. The exact physical and compositional profile depends on the fruit fraction and processing method.

2. Is fruit powder the same as bitter melon extract?

No. Fruit powder is typically made from dried and milled fruit material, while an extract is produced through a solvent-based extraction process. An extract may concentrate particular soluble fractions, whereas a powder retains a broader whole-food matrix.

3. Does this ingredient have a naturally bitter taste?

Yes. Bitterness is a defining sensory characteristic of bitter melon. It should be considered early in beverage, gummy, chewable, and food-format development.

4. Can it be used in dietary supplements?

It may be considered for dietary supplement applications, subject to the laws, ingredient-status requirements, labeling rules, and permitted claims in the target market. The importer or finished-product brand remains responsible for market-specific compliance.

5. Can you provide a standardized charantin grade?

A whole-fruit powder should not be assumed to meet a specific charantin target. Where a defined marker assay is required, a suitable standardized extract specification, validated analytical method, and batch acceptance range should be discussed separately.

6. What documents should buyers request?

A buyer should normally request a current specification, batch-specific COA, TDS, SDS, microbiological and heavy-metal test information, allergen statement, GMO statement where relevant, and certificates applicable to the intended market.

7. How should the powder be stored?

Store in tightly sealed packaging in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, humidity, and strong odors. The final shelf-life period and storage statement should be taken from the product-specific specification and COA.

8. Are health claims permitted for finished products containing bitter melon?

Permitted claims vary by jurisdiction. Traditional use and early-stage research do not automatically authorize health claims. Brands should obtain qualified regulatory review before using any claim on labels, websites, or advertising.

Jiuyuan Biotech supplies Bitter Melon Powder to food manufacturers, supplement brands, and contract formulators across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Our technical team - not a generic sales inbox - handles every inquiry.

Email: info@jiuyuanbio.com

Website: www.jiuyuanbio.com

Request: Sample (500g–1kg) | Bulk Quote | CoA & Spec Sheet | Custom Carrier Ratio

Standard response time: within 1 business day. Please include your target application and annual volume estimate for the most relevant technical recommendation.