Kiwano (Horned Melon)
"African horned melon"
Kiwano, also known as horned melon, is the fruit of Cucumis metuliferus, a vine in the cucumber family.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Cucumis metuliferus
Product Details
PLU Code
4302
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Kiwano (Horned Melon) › All Sizes
Origin
Tropical and southern Africa, Southwestern Arabian Peninsula
Temperature
7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Kiwano (Horned Melon)
The species is native to parts of tropical and southern Africa and the southwestern Arabian Peninsula.
Nutrition Information
A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Kiwano (horned melon). These are mixed-load compatibility conditions for up to 7 days, not a long-term shelf-life estimate.
Temperature
7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Humidity
85-95%
Packaging
Pulp or foam tray to reduce bruising and moisture loss
Storage Notes: Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 55-56.
Applies to: Kiwano (horned melon).
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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