Bitters in Food

The plant-based components bitter substances are on the rise – and with them the question of which foods they are actually found in. We will reveal that to you here!

Vegetables, salad, fruits – here you will find bitter substances

Vegetables:

• Swiss chard
• Radishes
• Green bell pepper
• Brussels sprouts

Salad:

• Chicory
• Radicchio
• Arugula
• Endive

Fruits:

• Grapefruit
• Bitter orange

Herbs and spices:

• Chicory
• Lovage
• Dandelion
• Gentian
• Wormwood
• Sage
• Thyme
• Oregano
• Marjoram
• Ginger

Old varieties are more bitter

Note that bitter substances in foods have been deliberately bred out over the past decades. If you can, opt for old varieties – you can also get a concentrated dose with our BitterKraft! for a snack. It is also suitable for fasting.

Bitter substances are good for us and should be part of a balanced diet. You will find the most bitter substances in foods that have grown untouched. If you know what you're doing, feel free to go out and collect wild herbs. Many of them also grow wonderfully in our home gardens. You will learn how the primal bitter note invigorates your sense of taste.