How to Make Homemade Bitter Melon Juice

Bitter melon (also called bitter gourd) is a fruit used both as a culinary ingredient in several parts of the world, and as a natural treatment for several ailments. Bitter melon juice is most commonly used as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes because it reduces blood sugar levels. It may also be used as a source of vitamins and minerals, particularly potassium, folate (Vitamin B9), Vitamin C and Vitamin K.

Things You'll Need

• Four or five bitter melons Food processor Cheesecloth

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Instructions

• 1

  Select firm bitter melons without blemishes. They should have a solid, light green color, without any signs of yellow or orange color on the skin.

• 2

  Cut the bitter melons open lengthwise and remove the seeds. Although the seeds are considered edible, they may cause nausea and diarrhea in some people.

• 3

  Chop the bitter melons, including the peel, into 1-inch cubes. If you plan to use the bitter melon juice as a cooking ingredient, soak the cubes in cold salt water for half an hour to reduce the bitterness.

• 4

  Place the bitter melon cubes into the food processor and process using the "pulse" function. If your food processor doesn't have a pulse button, process on high for a few seconds at a time.

• 5

  Scrape the sides of the food processor as needed and pulse again until the bitter melon is liquefied.

• 6

  Place the cheesecloth over a bowl and pour the liquefied bitter melon into the cloth to strain out the solids. Squeeze to release as much juice as possible into the bowl.

• 7

  Store the bitter melon juice in a closed plastic or glass container in the refrigerator. Use within one week.