| Forms Available | Flakes (3-5 mm), Rolls, Powder |
|---|---|
| Raw Material | Fresh Bitter Gourd (Karela) |
| Colour, Taste & Aroma | Natural green colour, characteristic bitter gourd flavour |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 7% (typical reference range for dried bitter gourd flakes/powder; batch-specific lab CoA available on request) |
| Bulk Density | Powder: approx. 400-500 g/L | Flakes: approx. 150-250 g/L (typical reference range, varies by particle size) |
| Shelf Life | Up to 12 months from date of manufacture, in recommended storage conditions |
| Packaging | 25 Kg PP Bag with inner liner, followed by Carton Box. Custom pack sizes available on request |
| MOQ | 25 kg (trial order) | 100 kg (bulk/export order) |
| Lead Time | 7-10 working days |
| Storage / Handling | Store in a cool, dry place below 20°C, in a closed warehouse, protected from humidity and dust |
| Customisation | Custom mesh/particle size, private label and bulk & custom packaging |
| HS Code (indicative) | 0712.90 - Dried vegetables, whole/cut/sliced/powdered. Please confirm the exact sub-heading with your customs broker for your destination country |
| Other Names | Dehydrated Karela, Dried Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon Powder |
Dehydrated Veg offers bitter gourd flakes, rolls and powder. We can also process to a custom mesh size on request.
25 kg for a trial order. For bulk and export orders the typical minimum is 100 kg.
Bitter gourd flakes and powder carry a 12-month shelf life from date of manufacture. Store in a cool, dry place below 20°C, in a closed warehouse, protected from humidity and dust.
The hot-air drying process is designed to retain the characteristic bitter gourd flavour, with the convenience of a 12-month shelf life and no peeling or cold-chain needed. We recommend requesting a free sample to test the exact rehydration ratio for your specific formulation.
Stock items typically ship the same day. Custom orders (specific particle size or packaging) usually take 2-3 working days.
Health food and nutraceutical formulations, herbal tea and wellness drink blends, spice and rice blend manufacturing, instant soups, snack foods, capsule/tablet manufacturing, and instant food products.
Yes, we provide a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and relevant quality documentation on request with each batch, covering parameters such as moisture, ash content and microbial testing. Share your specific certification requirement (FSSAI, ISO, HACCP, etc.) with our team before or during sampling.
Dehydrated bitter gourd is commonly classified under HS Code 0712.90 (dried vegetables, other) within Chapter 7 of the Harmonized System. Please confirm the exact sub-heading with your customs broker for your destination country.
Yes. Our bitter gourd flakes and powder are food-grade, FSSAI-approved consumable ingredients, manufactured and packed under hygienic, quality-controlled conditions for direct use in food formulations.
Yes, we provide free samples of up to 50g per product, for a maximum of 5 products per request.
Last updated: 10 July 2026
Dehydrated bitter gourd is fresh karela with the moisture removed under controlled hot-air drying, retaining its characteristic flavour in a shelf-stable form. As a bulk dehydrated bitter gourd manufacturer and supplier in Tamil Nadu, we produce bitter gourd flakes, rolls and powder, so food and nutraceutical manufacturers can pick the format that suits their formulation, without the peeling, slicing labour, or short shelf life that fresh bitter gourd requires.
Bitter gourd powder is finely ground karela used in capsule/tablet manufacturing, herbal tea blends and wellness drink formulations, giving a concentrated, consistent dose in every batch.
Bitter gourd flakes (3-5 mm) are dried karela pieces used in spice/rice blends, instant soups and snack formulations where a visible piece format is preferred.
Bitter gourd rolls are a rolled/curled dried format of karela, often used where a distinctive shape and texture is wanted for retail packs or specialty formulations.
| Form | Particle Size | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | Fine ground | Capsules/tablets, herbal tea, wellness drinks |
| Flakes | 3-5 mm | Spice/rice blends, instant soups, snack formulations |
| Rolls | Rolled/curled pieces | Retail packs, specialty/distinctive-format needs |
Fresh bitter gourds are inspected and graded on arrival, then cleaned, sliced and dried under controlled hot-air dehydration. The dried product is sieved for uniform particle size, passed through metal detection, and packed in moisture-proof bags to lock in quality and extend shelf life to up to 12 months.
Bitter gourd (karela) is widely used in wellness and nutraceutical applications for its association with healthy blood sugar management and its natural antioxidant content, retained through the controlled drying process whether used as powder, flakes or rolls.
Dehydrated bitter gourd flakes and powder are used across multiple food and nutraceutical segments:
As a leading dehydrated bitter gourd powder manufacturer and bitter gourd flakes supplier in Tamil Nadu, we hold every batch to the same quality benchmark, whichever form you order.
Looking to buy dehydrated bitter gourd powder in bulk, or source wholesale bitter gourd flakes and rolls for export? Dehydrated Veg supplies both small trial quantities (MOQ 25kg) and large-volume export orders, with custom particle sizing and private labelling available so growing food and nutraceutical brands alike can source dehydrated bitter gourd at a cost-effective, consistent quality.
