Bitter melon or bitter squash is in the Cucurbitaceae family and it grows in the tropical regions around the world. It is grown for it's bitter fruit which is among the most bitter fruit on earth. Bitter melon is now grown all over the tropical regions of the world including the Caribbean and southern Florida. It is unknown where the first bitter melons were grown. The fruit is mostly eaten green as it is turning from green to yellow and it is similar to a cucumber or bell pepper in texture. As