Utilization of Ampalaya
Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE AND STUDIES
Introduction
Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia L.) makes the body healthier while it makes food tastier. For thousand of years, it’s been a herbal superstar. People from all over the world have relied on it to aid Stomach Problems, Cough and it is also one of the best remedies for diabetes because it has the ability to increase the insulin sensitivity in our body.
The bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.) grows in tropical and subtropical climates. The name ‘bitter’ comes from the bitter taste of this vegetable, considered the most bitter among all edible vegetables. Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia L.) is much cheaper nowadays but it still works wonders on everyday ailments. Incredibly, bitter melon might also be a powerful weapon against more serious problems like cancer. (http://www.charantia.com/about-ampalaya/).
Some people avoid eating bitter melon because of its taste even though they are aware of the nutrients and the benefits they can get in eating bitter melon. This is the reason why the researchers think of a product that can be improved using bitter melon (Momordica charantia) as one of the ingredients and this also could help people eat bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.) but in the form of dessert.
The researchers chose this study to prove that Bitter Melon is possible to use as an ingredient in making dessert such as Crema Catalana.
Review of Literatures and Studies Ampalaya has the most documented scientific reports that cite its blood sugar-lowering benefit. Research worldwide since the 1960s cites the plant’s key compounds, notably polypeptide-P, a plant insulin known to lower blood sugar levels. The plant’s insulin-like benefits have long-been enjoyed by many diabetics, who include Ampalaya as part of their daily diet, either eaten as a vegetable or taken as a tea. According to Dr. William D. Torres, PhD, (January 2001) Former
THE PROBLEM AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE AND STUDIES
Introduction
Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia L.) makes the body healthier while it makes food tastier. For thousand of years, it’s been a herbal superstar. People from all over the world have relied on it to aid Stomach Problems, Cough and it is also one of the best remedies for diabetes because it has the ability to increase the insulin sensitivity in our body.
The bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.) grows in tropical and subtropical climates. The name ‘bitter’ comes from the bitter taste of this vegetable, considered the most bitter among all edible vegetables. Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia L.) is much cheaper nowadays but it still works wonders on everyday ailments. Incredibly, bitter melon might also be a powerful weapon against more serious problems like cancer. (http://www.charantia.com/about-ampalaya/).
Some people avoid eating bitter melon because of its taste even though they are aware of the nutrients and the benefits they can get in eating bitter melon. This is the reason why the researchers think of a product that can be improved using bitter melon (Momordica charantia) as one of the ingredients and this also could help people eat bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.) but in the form of dessert.
The researchers chose this study to prove that Bitter Melon is possible to use as an ingredient in making dessert such as Crema Catalana.
Review of Literatures and Studies Ampalaya has the most documented scientific reports that cite its blood sugar-lowering benefit. Research worldwide since the 1960s cites the plant’s key compounds, notably polypeptide-P, a plant insulin known to lower blood sugar levels. The plant’s insulin-like benefits have long-been enjoyed by many diabetics, who include Ampalaya as part of their daily diet, either eaten as a vegetable or taken as a tea. According to Dr. William D. Torres, PhD, (January 2001) Former
References: Abelarde, D. (2003), the general manager of Herb care Corporation Andrews, C. (2006)”Catalan Cuisine Bureau of Food and Drugs (January 2001) the first Ampalaya commercial product under the brand name of Charantia Ampalaya Food Supplement. Davidson, A. "Origin of Crème Brûlée", Petits Propos Culinaires Retrieved from the Worldwide Web (March 1989) Available online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cr%C3%A8me_br%C3%BBl%C3%A9 Department of Health (February 28, 2007) “Ampalaya for type-2 diabetes”. Raman A. PhD and Lau, C., PhD (1996) Pharmacognosy Research Laboratories Department of Pharmacy King’s College London, United Kingdom.