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Charentais Melon
"Indulge in its rich and sweet, honey-like flavor"
Charentais melon is a variety of netted melon known for its sweet and rich flavor, with a unique musky aroma, making it highly prized for its exceptional taste and texture.
Also known as
French cantaloupe, muskmelon
Botanical name
Cucumis melo
Product Details
PLU Code
93306
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Melon › Medium
Origin
Charente region of south-western France
Temperature
2 to 7°C (36 to 45°F)
Shelf Life
10-14 days
Status
Approved
About Charentais Melon
Spherical in shape and usually weighing between 1-3 kilograms, its smooth skin turns from green to yellow when fully ripe.
Nutrition Information
Charentais melon is a nutrient-rich fruit low in calories, here are its key nutrition facts per 100 grams of edible portion, the nutrition facts include energy 34 kilocalories, carbohydrates 8.1 grams, fiber 0.9 grams, sugar 7.3 grams, protein 0.6 grams, fat 0.2 grams, vitamin A 169 micrograms, vitamin B6 0.108 milligrams, vitamin C 36.4 milligrams, folate 12 micrograms, potassium 247 milligrams, magnesium 10 milligrams, manganese 0.059 milligrams.
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
Cartons or containers with built-in ventilation
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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