Organic
Watermelon
"Refreshing summer treat"
Juicy refresher known for its sweet flavor and iconic green rind, watermelon belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family.
Also known as
Tarabuza, Tarbuz, Sandia
Botanical name
Citrullus lanatus
Product Details
PLU Code
93281
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Melon › All Sizes
Origin
Africa, with commercial cultivation practiced worldwide
Temperature
10 to 15°C (50 to 59°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Watermelon
Orange, seedless watermelon variety has high water content, fewer calories, and is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals like vitamin C and lycopene.
Nutrition Information
Watermelon nutrition facts per 100 grams serving approximately include 30 calories, 0.6 grams protein, 0.6 grams fat, 7.5 grams carbohydrates, and 0.4 grams fiber. It contains various essential vitamins and minerals such as 46 milligrams of vitamin C, 100 micrograms of folate, 10 milligrams of vitamin A equivalent, and minerals like 170 milligrams of potassium, and small amounts of iron and magnesium.
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
Ventilated bags or containers, netting to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation
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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