Fruits · per 100g
A smooth-skinned, pale green melon prized for its exceptionally sweet, succulent flesh and high water content, making it a staple of refreshing fruit salads and hydrating snacks.
Vitamin C, Folate
Available carbohydrates, Iodine
Vitamin C, Manganese
Iodine, Potassium
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
The ancient Egyptians considered the honeydew melon a sacred food, and it was often placed in the tombs of royalty to provide sustenance in the afterlife.
Standout nutrients
Molybdenum
Waste
Seasonality
Diet
Sustainability
Melons generally have a low carbon footprint, though water usage in arid growing regions is a factor.
Storage
Do Not Refrigerate Until Ripe
5–7 days
Keep at room temperature until the blossom end yields to slight pressure.
Refrigerate
3–5 days
Store in an airtight container once sliced.
Flavour
Harmonized from 4 validated sources
Claim citations
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