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Honeydew (Honey Green)
"Sweetness in every bite"
Honeydew melons are a sweet, juicy, and tender fruit variety with netted, smooth, or waxy rinds and pale green or creamy flesh.
Also known as
Papaya Melon, Honey Green, Green Melon, Temenko
Botanical name
Cucumis melo
Product Details
PLU Code
93622
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Melon › All Sizes
Origin
Central Asia, now grown widely in USA, France, China, and other countries
Temperature
10°C for cut-from-vine fruit; 7°C for full-slip or ethylene-ripened fruit
Shelf Life
Cut-from-vine: up to 3 weeks at 10°C; ripe: 7-10 days at 7°C
Status
Approved
About Honeydew (Honey Green)
Honeydew melons are rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, and minerals, and they are an excellent source of hydration due to their high water content. They are also versatile in culinary uses, ranging from fresh consumption to salads and desserts.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for a Honeydew are approximately as follows. Serving size 100 grams of net weight, one serving contains 35 calories.
Macro nutrients are 1g of protein, 8g of carbohydrates of which 7 grams are sugars, 0.3g of fibre, and 0.1g of fat.
Micro nutrients and minerals are 11mg of calcium, 14mg of potassium, 7mg of magnesium, 16 micro grams of vitamin A and 22 milligrams of vitamin C.
These amounts are approximate as variations may occur with different growing conditions
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for honeydew melons; distinguish cut-from-vine from full-slip or ethylene-ripened fruit. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
10°C for cut-from-vine fruit; 7°C for full-slip or ethylene-ripened fruit
Humidity
90-95% for cut-from-vine fruit; 95% for ripe fruit
Packaging
Breathable bags or containers, well-ventilated
Shelf Life
Cut-from-vine: up to 3 weeks at 10°C; ripe: 7-10 days at 7°C
Storage Notes: Full-slip honeydews are highly perishable and should be displayed promptly on arrival, and they should not be gassed with ethylene. Produces significant ethylene: store apart from ethylene-sensitive produce. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 358-361.
Applies to: honeydew melons; distinguish cut-from-vine from full-slip or ethylene-ripened fruit.
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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