Organic
Charentais Melon
"The essence of French summers in a melon"
Sweet and aromatic, the Charentais Melon is a popular variety of muskmelon known for its tender flesh and netted skin.
Also known as
Rock melon, Cantaloupe melon
Botanical name
Cucumis melo
Product Details
PLU Code
93033
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Melon › Small
Origin
Poitou region, France
Temperature
2 to 7°C (36 to 45°F)
Shelf Life
10-14 days
Status
Approved
About Charentais Melon
A seeded type of muskmelon, typically harvested when ripe for optimal sweetness.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Charentais Melon are as follows:
Charentais Melon is a low-calorie fruit, rich in water and nutrients.
It contains roughly 30-40 calories per 100 grams.
The water content of Charentais Melon is around 90%.
Charentais Melon is a rich source of vitamin C, containing approximately 25 milligrams per 100 grams.
It also contains other essential vitamins like thiamine, vitamin B6, and folate.
Minerals found in Charentais Melon include potassium, magnesium, and manganese.
Charentais Melon is a good source of dietary fiber, with approximately 0.9 grams per 100 grams.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for netted melons (cantaloupe, muskmelon), general. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
2 to 7°C (36 to 45°F)
Humidity
95%
Packaging
Breatable bags or mesh bags to allow for airflow and maintain humidity
Shelf Life
10-14 days
Storage Notes: Postharvest ethylene exposure shortens shelf-life and should be avoided, and melons are easily injured, so they must not be dropped and equipment should be padded. Produces significant ethylene: store apart from ethylene-sensitive produce. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 423-426.
Applies to: netted melons (cantaloupe, muskmelon), general.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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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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