Melons and vegetables are one of the common ingredients in people's daily diet, among which bitter melon, cucumber, zucchini, etc. are popular for their refreshing taste!
However, many people experience bitterness when eating, which confuses many people: Can melons with bitter taste be eaten? Why do melons get bitter? How to prevent and solve the problem of bitter melon? Let's answer each of these questions below!
1. Can melons with bitter taste be eaten?
The answer is yes. Most of the bitter melon vegetables are edible, such as cucumbers, zucchini, bitter melons, etc. Despite the bitterness, it can still make delicious dishes with proper cooking methods and ingredients. Of course, it is also necessary to remind everyone that if there are other problems with melons, such as chromosomal abnormalities, carcinogens exceeding standards, etc., they need to be avoided.
Second, why do melons become bitter?
1. Physiological causes
Melon vegetables with a bitter taste are mainly caused by the chemical components they contain. The most important chemical component is citrulline, which is a substance formed by combining picrics and citrulline. In the early stage of fruit growth, the content of bitter glycosides in guati and pulp is high, and it will taste bitter when eaten at this time. As the fruit develops, the picrics in the melon gradually decrease, and the taste of the melon gradually changes to refreshing.
2. Growth environment and management factors
There are also some melons and vegetables that are subject to adversity and nutritional deficiencies during the growth process, and are also prone to bitterness. At this time, it is necessary to pay attention to the planting environment, nutrient supply, growth management and other aspects of melons and vegetables, and create good growth conditions as much as possible to avoid bitter taste of melons and vegetables.
Third, how to prevent and solve the problem of bitter melon?
1. Store properly
During storage, pay attention to placing melons and vegetables in a ventilated and dry environment, and try to avoid moisture, breeding bacteria, etc., which can reduce the bitter taste of melons and vegetables.
2. Choose the right time to pick
For cucumbers, zucchini and other melon vegetables, the fruit should be picked at the right time for the growth period, so as to avoid excessive bitter ingredients inside the fruit.
3. Scientific fertilization
The fertilization of melons and vegetables needs to pay attention to science and reasonableness to avoid excessive or uneven fertilization. For melons and vegetables with insufficient nutrients, organic fertilizers can be appropriately added during the growth process to help them absorb nutrients and avoid bitter taste.
4. Seasoning
In the process of cooking, you can add seasonings in an appropriate amount to neutralize the bitterness of melons and vegetables, such as salt, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, etc., you can also add ginger and garlic to stir-fry or blanch in boiled water before cooking.
5. Pick healthy melon vegetables
When buying melon vegetables, choose healthy melon vegetables to avoid problems such as improper color and irregular shape. At the same time, pay attention to check whether the surface and cut surface of melons and vegetables have obvious damage, infection, etc., and if so, they should be treated immediately or avoid eating.
In summary, melons and vegetables with bitter taste are edible, and attention needs to be paid to selection, storage, cooking, etc., to avoid bitterness as much as possible. In the planting process, we should pay attention to nutrient supply and management, and create good growth conditions to ensure the quality and taste of melons and vegetables. Of course, if there is discomfort or abnormalities, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time.
As a common vegetable and fruit, melons are indispensable ingredients in our daily diet. However, when enjoying the deliciousness of melons, there is often a problem - bitterness. So, are melons with bitter taste edible? Why do melons get bitter? How to prevent and solve the problem of bitter melon? The following will explore several aspects.
1. Can melons with bitter taste be edible?
First of all, people may be concerned about whether the bitter melon can be eaten. Here, we can safely tell everyone that melons with bitter taste are edible, but they may be affected in taste. Usually, bitterness does not cause any harm to the human body, so you can choose whether to eat it according to your taste and needs.
Second, why do melons become bitter?
So, why do melons taste bitter? The reason is actually very simple, mainly because melons contain a bitter ingredient - bitter melon (Momordica Charantia Linn), resulting in a bitter taste of melon. In addition, the variety of melons, growth environment, harvest time and other factors will also affect the taste of melons.
Third, how to prevent and solve the problem of bitter melon?
Now that we know the causes of bitter melon, how should we prevent and solve the problem of bitter melon? Starting from several aspects, the following points are worth noting:
1. Choose high-quality melons
First of all, choosing high-quality melons is the key to preventing bitterness. When purchasing, you should choose melons and fruits with neat appearance, bright color and undamaged skin. In addition, if you grow it at home, you also need to control the ratio of water and fertilizer to avoid bitterness caused by over-fertilization.
2. Ways to deal with bitter melons
If we have already bought bitter melon, we can use the following methods to deal with it:
(1) Remove seeds: The seeds of some melons contain more bitter ingredients, so removing the seeds first is a good way to reduce the bitterness.
(2) Cut thinly: Thinly cut melon slices can make bitter ingredients easier to emit and reduce bitterness in taste.
(3) Soaking: Soak the cut melon slices in ice water for a few minutes, which can reduce the emission of bitter melon, and the taste is more crisp.
(4) Add sugar: After the washed bitter melon controls the moisture, add some white sugar, grab and mix evenly and marinate for 5 minutes. Adding white sugar to pickle bitter melon is the easiest and most effective way to remove the bitter taste of bitter melon.
(5) Blanching: Blanching bitter melon in boiling water can effectively remove the bitter taste.
3. Serve with other ingredients
For those who like the taste of melons but can't afford the bitter taste, you can try to eat melons with some other ingredients, such as stir-frying, soup, etc. This makes the taste of melons more delicious, while also reducing the impact of bitterness.
To sum up, bitter melon is not an ingredient that we cannot eat, but it may be affected in terms of taste. If we can choose high-quality melons, use appropriate processing methods, and eat them with other ingredients, we can greatly reduce the impact of bitterness and eat melons with delicious texture.