The difference between grapes and bitter melon

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Bitter melon is native to the East Indian region of South Asia and is adapted to tropical and temperate environments. It is now grown in most parts of our country. The color of bitter gourd is green, a lighter green. The whole thing, including the inside and the outside, is the same color, but the depth is inconsistent. People say that bitter melon is full of treasures. It can be eaten as a vegetable or eaten raw. Mature bitter melon can be eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable. Its vines and roots also have medicinal value in detoxifying and clearing away heat.

Lai grape

Because the appearance of Lai Grape and bitter melon is so similar, people in ancient times thought that Lai Grape was another name for bitter melon. Grapes are fruits, yellow in color, and the flesh inside is red. Unlike bitter melon, it is one color. The leaves of the Lai grape and bitter melon plants are very similar, and the Lai grape is also bitter before it is ripe. No wonder it is called another name for bitter melon. The flesh of Lai grape is very sweet and contains a lot of vitamins and other nutrients.

The above is a description of the characteristics of grapes and bitter melon, so the most effective way to identify them is to look at their appearance. In the eyes of many people, grapes and bitter melons are like apples, just different varieties. In the north, many people do call bitter melon "Lai grapes".