edible seed arils of bitter melon fruit made up an average of 10–20% of the total ripened fruit weight"[11]. Further, according to the Malaysian National Poison Center at Universiti Sains Malaysia [12]: "...the pith will become sweet when the fruit is fully ripe, and the pith's color will turn red.

Is Bitter gourd with red seeds edible?

In addition, the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center says that bitter gourd red seeds aren't edible and can cause toxicity to your body's red blood cells. This can lead to headaches, abdominal pain, fever and even put you in a coma. The red arils that cover the seeds of bitter melon are also poisonous to humans.

Are bitter melon seeds red?

When young, these fruits are edible, but as they grow, they become extremely bitter. The fruit wall changes from green to a bright creamy orange, and ultimately, the fruit will split open and peel back, revealing fascinating seeds: each one is layered with a brilliant red, thick, soft, gooey covering, which is sweet.