While bitter melon is common in Chinese kitchens, Jiangmen's Duruan bitter melon stands in a league of its own. This superstar variety delights with natural sweetness, packs a juicy crunch, and leaves behind none of the usual bitterness or fiber - crowning it the GBA's most coveted gourmet treasure.

This year's harvest brought a spectacular Duruan Bitter Melon Gourmet Showcase in Jiangmen, where nearly 100 innovative creations - from main dishes to desserts and drinks - turned the humble melon into a culinary sensation. The event spotlighted "Duruan Pastry Culinary Art", a local heritage craft, with chefs unveiling showstopping treats like crystal-clear bitter melon cakes, melon-infused pineapple buns, and velvety bitter melon egg tarts - giving ancient traditions a delicious modern twist.

In a game-changing move, Duruan Town has teamed up with the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences to reinvent cultivation. Through hybrid innovation, eco-friendly farming, and advanced processing, they're breaking seasonal limits to make Duruan melon a year-round luxury. This isn't just agriculture - it's where tradition meets cutting-edge science, transforming Jiangmen's prized produce into a global gourmet phenomenon.