Organic
Honeydew Melon
"Nature's sweet and refreshing treat"
A sweet and refreshing summer fruit, Honeydew Melon is a popular variety of muskmelon known for its smooth, creamy texture and sweet flavor.
Also known as
White Honeydew, Muskmelon
Botanical name
Cucumis melo
Product Details
PLU Code
94329
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Melon › Small
Origin
Originally from the Middle East and Africa, Honeydew Melon is now cultivated worldwide.
Temperature
10°C for cut-from-vine fruit; 7°C for full-slip or ethylene-ripened fruit
Shelf Life
Cut-from-vine: up to 3 weeks at 10°C; ripe: 7-10 days at 7°C
Status
Approved
About Honeydew Melon
Honeydew Melon is a good source of vitamin C and potassium, making it a nutritious and refreshing addition to salads, smoothies, and desserts.
Nutrition Information
Honeydew melon is low in calories and rich in nutrients, here are its nutrition facts per 100 grams, approximately the weight of a quarter of a small melon:
It contains about 36 calories, primarily from carbohydrates, with 8-10 grams of carbohydrates, 0.9 grams of fiber, 0.6 grams of protein, and 0.1 grams of fat.
Rich in vitamins, honeydew melon is a good source of vitamin C, containing around 36 milligrams, and also contains lesser amounts of vitamins like vitamin A, E, K, and B vitamins.
In terms of minerals, honeydew melon is a good source of potassium with 140 milligrams, and smaller amounts of magnesium, calcium, and sodium.
It also contains antioxidants, which can help protect the body from various diseases caused by oxidative stress.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for honeydew melons; distinguish cut-from-vine from full-slip or ethylene-ripened fruit. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
10°C for cut-from-vine fruit; 7°C for full-slip or ethylene-ripened fruit
Humidity
90-95% for cut-from-vine fruit; 95% for ripe fruit
Packaging
Ventilated crates or bags, ideally with ethylene-absorbing materials
Shelf Life
Cut-from-vine: up to 3 weeks at 10°C; ripe: 7-10 days at 7°C
Storage Notes: Full-slip honeydews are highly perishable and should be displayed promptly on arrival, and they should not be gassed with ethylene. Produces significant ethylene: store apart from ethylene-sensitive produce. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 358-361.
Applies to: honeydew melons; distinguish cut-from-vine from full-slip or ethylene-ripened fruit.
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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