Bitter Gourd / Karela (Frozen, India)
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Frozen bitter gourd, or karela, is low FODMAP at 75 g, about half a cup, in Monash's India-labelled entry. Its panel also states a low-FODMAP range up to 500 g. This is a result for the named frozen food, not advice to eat that much or a result for all bitter-melon products.
Serving sizes for bitter gourd / karela (frozen, india)
Frozen karela, India entry: 75 g green; app low-range note up to 500 g. Do not transfer this result to the separately tested raw bitter melon.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | 75 g | None detected | |
| 500 g portion | 500 g | None detected |
Breakdown for 0.5 cups
Is bitter gourd / karela (frozen, india) low FODMAP?
The 75 g frozen-karela reference is green for all six groups. Raw bitter melon is separately listed and has a much smaller 17 g green portion, with GOS increasing at larger amounts. These observations do not prove that freezing a raw bitter melon at home will reproduce the frozen entry's result.
Bitter Gourd / Karela (Frozen, India) and IBS: what to know
The overlapping names 'bitter gourd', 'karela' and 'bitter melon' make the preparation especially important when recording meals. Note whether you used a frozen Indian-style product or the separately listed raw vegetable. Avoid choosing whichever entry has the larger green amount when the product does not clearly match.
Gut-friendly ways to eat bitter gourd / karela (frozen, india)
Keep the packet so you can identify the frozen product and its preparation instructions. Weigh the karela ingredient separately, cook as directed, and track any sauce, stuffing or seasonings added. The checked note does not provide a frozen-to-cooked yield or establish the FODMAP status of a ready-made karela curry.
Frequently asked questions
Does freezing fresh bitter melon make it match this result?
The app observation does not demonstrate that cause and effect. The frozen India-labelled karela and raw bitter-melon entries should be matched to their named foods.
Is 500 g a recommended karela serving?
No. It is the low-FODMAP range stated in the app note. The displayed household reference is 75 g, approximately half a cup.
Can I apply this rating to stuffed karela?
The frozen vegetable is only one ingredient. Stuffing, sauce, seasonings and the actual karela amount must be considered when assessing the complete dish.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Gourd, bitter / karela, frozen (India)” checked directly on 27 September 2026. The portion weights, traffic-light ratings and FODMAP groups discussed here were verified in matching detail panels. Numerical FODMAP concentration estimates elsewhere in the catalogue were not validated by this check.