Casaba Melon
"Nature's Refreshing Wintertime Delight"
A refreshing, sweet and aromatic melon with a unique appearance, featuring a yellow skin and a juicy, tender flesh.
Also known as
Casaba, Winter Melon, Honeydew Casaba
Botanical name
Cucumis melo
Product Details
PLU Code
4320
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Melon › All Sizes
Origin
Originating in Persia, now widely grown in Spain, United States and other countries with a mild winter climate.
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Shelf Life
3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Casaba Melon
Belonging to the Cucumis melo species, Casaba melons are typically available from November to May. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins A and C, and potassium.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts for Casaba Melon per 100 grams serving: Energy 23 kcal, Carbohydrates 5.6 grams, Fiber 0.4 grams, Protein 0.4 grams, Fat 0.3 grams, Vitamin A equivalent 200 mcg, Vitamin B6 0.036 mg, Folate 10 mcg, Potassium 177 mg, Vitamin C 21 mg, Water content 95.5 grams
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for casaba melons. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Breathable packaging, such as mesh or ventilated bags
Shelf Life
3 weeks
Storage Notes: Like other winter melons in this group, casabas are susceptible to chilling injury, seen as pitting and dark patchy surface lesions. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 358-361.
Applies to: casaba melons.
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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