Organic
Watermelon - Red
"A fruit that's as refreshing as it gets"
A refreshing, sweet, and juicy fruit widely consumed during the summer months, watermelon is rich in water content, antioxidants, and nutrients.
Also known as
Tarbooz, Kalla, Citrullus lanatus
Botanical name
Citrullus lanatus
Product Details
PLU Code
94031
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Melon › All Sizes
Origin
Africa
Temperature
10 to 15°C (50 to 59°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Watermelon - Red
Watermelon is composed of about 92% water, making it one of the most hydrating fruits, also an excellent source of Vitamin C and A.
Nutrition Information
Watermelon - Red is low in calories and rich in water content and antioxidants. A serving size of 170 grams or approximately a cup cubed of Watermelon - Red provides approximately 40 calories, 9 grams of carbohydrates, 0.6 grams of fiber, and 0.6 grams of protein.
It contains essential vitamins like vitamin A at 569 IU, vitamin B6 at 0.2 milligrams, and vitamin C at 10 milligrams.
As for minerals it has 1 milligram of calcium, 0.5 milligrams of iron, 10 milligrams of magnesium, 10 milligrams of phosphorus, 170 milligrams of potassium, and 0.2 milligrams of zinc.
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
Breathable plastic bags, nets, or individual cartons
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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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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