Organic
Honeydew Melon
"The sweetest melon around"
Refreshing sweet and juicy, honeydew melon is a smooth-skinned variety of muskmelon, known for its pale green or yellow flesh.
Also known as
Casaba, Canary melon, Canary yellow honeydew
Botanical name
Cucumis melo
Product Details
PLU Code
94317
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Melon › All Sizes
Origin
Originating in Asia and Europe, today honeydew melons are widely cultivated in many countries around the world, particularly in warm and temperate climates.
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Shelf Life
3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Honeydew Melon
Honeydew melons are typically round to oval in shape, with a sweet and slightly tangy flavor, and are often eaten fresh or used in salads and desserts.
Nutrition Information
Honeydew melon is a nutrient-rich fruit that provides several essential vitamins and minerals. A 100-gram serving of honeydew melon contains approximately 34 kilocalories of energy, 0.6 grams of protein, 8.6 grams of carbohydrates, 0.2 grams of fat, and 1.0 gram of dietary fiber.
The same serving size is a good source of vitamin C, providing about 36.4 milligrams or roughly 61% of the recommended daily intake. It is also an excellent source of potassium, offering around 228 milligrams or approximately 11% of the daily recommended intake.
Honeydew melon contains various B vitamins, including thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin, as well as minerals like copper and manganese. However, the exact amounts of these nutrients may vary slightly depending on ripeness, variety, and growing conditions.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for canary melons. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Breathable mesh bags or vented boxes
Shelf Life
3 weeks
Storage Notes: Like other winter melons in this group, canary melons are susceptible to chilling injury, seen as pitting and dark patchy surface lesions. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 358-361.
Applies to: canary melons.
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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