Organic
Horned Melon
"A fruit that's as unique as it is delicious"
A unique and exotic fruit with an unusual spiky exterior, the horned melon is native to Africa and has a spiky jelly-like pulp that surrounds a juicy interior
Also known as
Kiwano, blowfish fruit, spiky gourd
Botanical name
Cucumis metuliferus
Product Details
PLU Code
94302
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Kiwano (Horned Melon) › All Sizes
Origin
Southern Africa
Temperature
7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Horned Melon
Rich in vitamin C and potassium, the horned melon has a distinctive taste and is often eaten raw or used in salads, smoothies, and desserts
Nutrition Information
Horned melon is a nutrient-rich fruit with a range of essential vitamins and minerals, here are its key nutrition facts per 100 grams of serving.
It contains energy of 144 kilojoules, 14.5 grams of carbohydrates, 1.6 grams of dietary fiber and 0.6 grams of protein. Horned melon has a low fat content of 0.1 grams.
As for the vitamins, it is rich in vitamin C and also contains other essential vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin K in smaller quantities. In terms of its mineral content, Horned melon is a good source of potassium, with 101 milligrams per 100 grams of serving. It also contains other essential minerals like phosphorus, magnesium and zinc in smaller quantities.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the nutritional values of horned melon per 100 grams:
Energy 144 kilojoules
Fat 0.1 grams
Carbohydrates 14.5 grams
Fiber 1.6 grams
Protein 0.6 grams
Sodium 0.4 milligrams
Potassium 101 milligrams
Phosphorus 18 milligrams
Magnesium 10 milligrams
Zinc 0.3 milligrams
Vitamin A 15 milligrams
Vitamin C 7 milligrams
Vitamin E 0.1 milligrams
Vitamin K 0.2 micrograms
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Kiwano (horned melon). These are mixed-load compatibility conditions for up to 7 days, not a long-term shelf-life estimate.
Temperature
7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Humidity
85-95%
Packaging
Pulp or foam tray to reduce bruising and moisture loss
Storage Notes: Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 55-56.
Applies to: Kiwano (horned melon).
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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