Organic
Charentais Melon
"The sweet and succulent French heirloom melon"
A type of muskmelon with a sweet, tender flesh and a distinctive, netted rind that turns from green to yellow when ripe
Also known as
Charentais Rockmelon, Sweet Rockmelon, Charentais Muskmelon
Botanical name
Cucumis melo
Product Details
PLU Code
93307
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Melon › Extra Large
Origin
Charente region, southwestern France, Europe
Temperature
2 to 7°C (36 to 45°F)
Shelf Life
10-14 days
Status
Approved
About Charentais Melon
Charentais melons are known for their high water content and sweet flavor profile. They require a warm climate for cultivation and have a short harvesting period, making them a seasonal delight.
Nutrition Information
Charentais Melon is a nutrient-rich fruit that provides several essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here are its key nutrition facts:
A 100-gram serving of Charentais Melon contains approximately 34 kcal of energy, 0.64 grams of protein, and 0.14 grams of fat.
Its carbohydrate content is around 8 grams, with a significant amount of dietary fiber at 0.9 grams and sugars at 7.3 grams.
The main vitamins in Charentais Melon include vitamin C at 36.4 milligrams per 100 grams, vitamin A at 28 micrograms per 100 grams, potassium at 228 milligrams, and vitamin B6 at 0.119 milligrams per 100 grams.
Other key minerals include copper at 0.17 milligrams, phosphorus at 14 milligrams, and manganese at 0.058 milligrams per 100 grams.
The water content in Charentais Melon is approximately 90.2 percent per 100 grams, making it an excellent source of hydration during the summer months.
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 containers to prevent moisture accumulation
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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