Fruits · per 100g
A fragrant, netted-rind melon with succulent orange flesh, cantaloupe serves as a hydrating culinary staple that bridges the gap between refreshing summer snacks and nutrient-dense botanical fruits.
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Vitamin A, beta-Carotene
Vitamin C, Copper
Vitamin A, Niacin
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
The European cantaloupe is named after the Italian papal village of Cantalupo, where seeds brought from Armenia were first planted in the 1700s.
Standout nutrients
beta-Carotene
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Ascorbic acid
Seasonality
Diet
Sustainability
Melons generally have low CO2 emissions, though water intensity can be high in arid regions.
Storage
Do Not Refrigerate Until Ripe
3–5 days
Keep at room temperature until the blossom end yields to gentle pressure.
Refrigerate
3–5 days
Once cut, store in an airtight container to prevent odor absorption.
Flavour
Harmonized from 5 validated sources
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