Organic
Cantaloupe
"Nature's sweetest treasure, wrapped in netted skin"
Cantaloupe, a refreshing and sweet fruit known for its juicy flesh and netted skin, is a popular variety of melon, often eaten fresh or used in salads and fruit salads.
Also known as
Rockmelon, Cucumis melo
Botanical name
Cucumis melo
Product Details
PLU Code
94049
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Melon › Small
Origin
Originated in Central Asia, but now cultivated worldwide in temperate climates
Temperature
2 to 7°C (36 to 45°F)
Shelf Life
10-14 days
Status
Approved
About Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is a warm-season crop, typically grown in the summer months and is available in most supermarkets from May to October. It is a good source of vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for cantaloupe are as follows
Cantaloupe is low in calories and rich in water content approximately 90% water and is a good source of various essential nutrients including
Energy 35 kcal per 100 grams
Carbohydrates 8 grams per 100 grams
Protein 0.84 gram per 100 grams
Fat 0.19 gram per 100 grams
Dietary fiber 1.4 grams per 100 grams
Sugar 7.9 grams per 100 grams
Sodium 16 milligrams per 100 grams
Potassium 267 milligrams per 100 grams
Vitamin A in the form of beta carotene is present in cantaloupe and one cup of cubed cantaloupe provides around 3600 micrograms retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin C content is around 25 milligrams per 100 grams
Folate 21 milligrams per 100 grams
Vitamin B6 0.3 milligrams per 100 grams
Thiamine 0.05 milligrams per 100 grams
Niacin 0.7 milligrams per 100 grams
Pantothenic acid 0.5 milligrams per 100 grams
Calcium 9 milligrams per 100 grams
Magnesium 11 milligrams per 100 grams
Manganese 0.04 milligrams per 100 grams
Copper 0.04 milligrams per 100 grams
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
Breathable packaging materials to prevent moisture loss and decay, such as mesh bags or ventilated containers
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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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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