Organic
Charentais Melon
"Sweet and succulent, a true delight of summer"
A sweet and aromatic melon known for its orange flesh and succulent texture, Charentais melons are a popular choice for fresh consumption.
Also known as
French Melon, Spanish Melon
Botanical name
Cucumis melo
Product Details
PLU Code
93034
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Melon › Large
Origin
France, Spain
Temperature
2 to 7°C (36 to 45°F)
Shelf Life
10-14 days
Status
Approved
About Charentais Melon
Charentais melons are typically harvested in the summer months and have a short shelf life, making proper handling and storage crucial to maintaining their flavor and quality.
Nutrition Information
Charentais Melon is a nutrient-rich fruit, here are its key nutrition facts per 100 grams of edible portion.
It contains approximately 34 calories, 0.6 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 8 grams of carbohydrates, and 0.9 grams of dietary fiber.
Charentais Melon is a good source of vitamins A and C with about 10 milligrams of vitamin C, and 208 micrograms of retinol, the precursor to vitamin A. It also contains about 22 milligrams of calcium, 20 milligrams of magnesium, 18 milligrams of potassium, and 0.4 milligrams of iron 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
Ventilated packaging to maintain airflow, preferably in netted or mesh bags, and handle carefully to prevent bruising
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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