one of the most important warning signs.
If you notice an intensely bitter flavor when eating or preparing bottle gourd or another cucurbit vegetable:
Stop eating it immediately
Discard the remaining portion
Important: Cooking does not reliably destroy cucurbitacins. Boiling or frying will not necessarily make the food safe.
How to Reduce Your Risk
To reduce the risk of poisoning, consider these practical food safety habits:
Habit Why It Helps
Buy from reputable suppliers Reduces risk of cross-pollination or stressed crops
Taste a very small piece before preparing Allows you
