Organic
Galia Melon
"Savor the sweet freshness of the season's best."
Galia Melon, a sweet and refreshing variety of melon, offering a symphony of flavors with its tender flesh and juicy pulp, a perfect blend of summer delight and nutritious goodness.
Also known as
Bibb Melon, Israeli Melon, Gat Melon
Botanical name
Cucumis melo
Product Details
PLU Code
94326
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Melon › All Sizes
Origin
Originally from Brazil, Galia Melons were developed and refined in Israel, now widely cultivated across the globe.
Temperature
2 to 7°C (36 to 45°F)
Shelf Life
10-14 days
Status
Approved
About Galia Melon
Characterized by its netted skin, sweet aroma and high water content, Galia Melons are typically a summer crop, thriving in warm weather and rich soil.
Nutrition Information
Galia melon is a nutrient-rich fruit, providing essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here are the nutrition facts for Galia melon per 100 grams:
Energy 34 kcal
Carbohydrates 8.4 grams
Fiber 0.9 grams
Sugar 7.6 grams
Protein 0.6 grams
Fat 0.2 grams
Sodium 16 milligrams
Potassium 170 milligrams
Calcium 9 milligrams
Magnesium 10 milligrams
Phosphorus 11 milligrams
Vitamin A 338 IU
Vitamin C 36 milligrams
Vitamin E 0.1 milligrams
Vitamin K 0.7 milligrams
Folate 20 micrograms
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
Individual wrapping in paper towels or breathable bags, in crates or boxes
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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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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