Organic
Watermelon
"Revive and Rehydrate with Every Bite"
A sweet and refreshing summer treat, renowned for its juicy flesh and thirst-quenching qualities
Also known as
Melons, Watermelon Fodder, Arabi, Kallu
Botanical name
Cucumis melo
Product Details
PLU Code
94331
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Melon › All Sizes
Origin
Africa and southern Europe, also major producers in China, Turkey, and the United States
Temperature
10 to 15°C (50 to 59°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Watermelon
High water content (92%), good source of vitamin C, and relatively low calorie fruit, ideal for hot weather and desserts, considered nutrient dense, diuretic and laxative properties
Nutrition Information
Watermelon is low in calories and rich in nutrients, here are the nutrition facts for one serving of 150g watermelon.
One serving contains 30 calories, with 7g of carbohydrates, 0.6g of protein, and 0.2g of fat. It also contains 170mg of potassium, 0.3mg of iron, 6.2mg of vitamin C, and 471 IU of vitamin A.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for watermelon, seeded and seedless. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
10 to 15°C (50 to 59°F)
Humidity
90%
Packaging
Shrink wrapping, or packaging in wax-coated corrugated boxes to prevent moisture loss
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Storage Notes: Avoid any ethylene exposure, which softens fruit, thins the rind and fades the flesh, and avoid chilling and rough handling, which cause rind staining, pitting and internal bruising. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 599-601.
Applies to: watermelon, seeded and seedless.
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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