Watermelon
" Refreshing and hydrating fruit perfect for summer"
A sweet and refreshing fruit, typically round or oval in shape, with a green rind and juicy red pulp.
Also known as
Water Melon, Tarbooz, Kallarakay
Botanical name
Citrullus lanatus
Product Details
PLU Code
3470
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Melon › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in Africa, widely cultivated in Asia, Europe, and Americas
Temperature
10 to 15°C (50 to 59°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Watermelon
Watermelon - Red, Small Seeds is a popular variety known for its sweet flavor and crunchy texture. It has a high water content, making it a perfect snack for hot summer days.
Nutrition Information
Watermelon is approximately 92 percent water and is low in calories, one 100 gram serving of watermelon provides 30 calories 0.6 grams of protein 7.5 grams of carbohydrates and 0.1 grams of fat it is a good source of vitamin c and beta-carotene it contains potassium and magnesium as well as the antioxidant citrulline
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for watermelon, seeded and seedless. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
10 to 15°C (50 to 59°F)
Humidity
90%
Packaging
Breathable packaging or crates lined with paper or cloth
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Storage Notes: Avoid any ethylene exposure, which softens fruit, thins the rind and fades the flesh, and avoid chilling and rough handling, which cause rind staining, pitting and internal bruising. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 599-601.
Applies to: watermelon, seeded and seedless.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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