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European Commission approves requirements for bitter melon imports from Honduras, Mexico and Thailand
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Friday 03 June 2022
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Bitter melon is a fruit normally grown in Asia, South America, East Africa, and the Caribbean. It obtained its name from its taste, as it becomes more and more bitter as it ripens. (photo: foodrepublic.com)
The European Commission (EC) has approved the specific phytosanitary requirements for the import into the European Union (EU) of bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.) grown in Honduras, Mexico, and Thailand to prevent the entry of the pest Thrips palmi Karny into the country.
This was indicated in the Official Journal of the European Union (DOUE), in Regulation 2022/853, which also specifies that shipments must originate from a pest-free zone, from a place of production with complete physical protection, or from a place of production in which measures in relation to the production, handling and inspection of the fruits have been followed.
Bitter melon is a fruit normally grown in Asia, South America, East Africa, and the Caribbean. It obtained its name from its taste, as it becomes more and more bitter as it ripens.
This exotic fruit is rich in nutrients that can be beneficial to human health. It’s helps lowering blood sugar, and thus can aid in diabetes treatment.
source: efeagro.com, healthline.com
