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Is it okay to fry bitter melon without blanch it?

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Asked on:Apr 11, 2026 06:27 AM

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  • Crocus Crocus

    Apr 11, 2026

      Is it okay to fry bitter melon without blanch it?

      If bitter melon is eaten without blanching, the oxalic acid contained in it can chemically react with calcium in other foods to form calcium oxalate, which hinders the absorption of calcium.

      Therefore, before frying bitter melon, you should blanch the bitter melon in boiling water to remove the oxalic acid before frying. In addition, the bitter taste of the bitter melon will be reduced after blanching.

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