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Melon (Crenshaw)
"Sweet and Juicy Melon Experience"
Crenshaw Melon, known for its sweet, juicy flesh and smooth, netted skin, is a popular variety of melon enjoyed worldwide for its refreshing taste and versatility in various culinary applications.
Also known as
Spanspek, Yellow Flesh, orange flesh melon
Botanical name
Cucumis melo
Product Details
PLU Code
94322
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Melon › All Sizes
Origin
North America, Africa, and Asia with the most significant production coming from the United States, South Africa, and China.
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Shelf Life
3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Melon (Crenshaw)
PLU information is not available
Nutrition Information
One 100g serving of Crenshaw melon contains 34 kcal of energy, 1 gram of protein, and 8 grams of carbohydrates, including 7 grams of sugar and 0.9 grams of dietary fiber. It also has 0.2 grams of fat and a low amount of cholesterol. The melon is a good source of vitamin C and vitamin A, and a moderate source of potassium.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for crenshaw 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
Ventilated containers / 0°C for shipping
Shelf Life
3 weeks
Storage Notes: Like other winter melons in this group, crenshaws 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: crenshaw melons.
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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