Organic
Cantaloupe/Muskmelon
"Nature's candy, packed with nutrients"
A juicy, sweet, and refreshing tropical fruit with a netted, yellow skin and characteristic musky aroma.
Also known as
Rockmelon, Honeydew melon, Green melon, Sweet melon
Botanical name
Cucumis melo
Product Details
PLU Code
94318
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Melon › Small
Origin
South Asia, specifically India and the regions of Pakistan
Temperature
2 to 7°C (36 to 45°F)
Shelf Life
10-14 days
Status
Approved
About Cantaloupe/Muskmelon
Rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and other essential minerals, cantaloupes/muskmelons offer numerous health benefits, making them a popular choice among fruit lovers.
Nutrition Information
Cantaloupe or muskmelon is a nutrient-rich fruit, providing numerous vitamins and minerals. The nutrition facts for 100 grams of cantaloupe are as follows:
Energy: 34 kilocalories
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
Fiber: 0.9 grams
Protein: 0.9 grams
Fat: 0.2 grams
Vitamins include
Vitamin A: 1.01 milligrams, equal to 114% of the daily recommended value
Vitamin B6: 0.072 milligrams
Vitamin C: 36.4 milligrams, equal to 40% of the daily recommended value
Vitamin E: 0.1 milligrams
Folate: 21 micrograms
Minerals include
Potassium: 267 milligrams
Magnesium: 10 milligrams
Manganese: 0.04 milligrams
Phosphorus: 11 milligrams
Copper: 0.09 milligrams
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 containers with ventilation, avoiding physical damage
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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