Organic
Muskmelon
"Nature's sweet and refreshing hydrator"
A sweet and juicy fruit with a netted skin, Muskmelon is a refreshing summer treat, rich in water content and nutrients.
Also known as
Cantaloupe, Rockmelon
Botanical name
Cucumis melo
Product Details
PLU Code
94332
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Melon › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in Persia and Asia over 4000 years ago, now cultivated globally
Temperature
2 to 7°C (36 to 45°F)
Shelf Life
10-14 days
Status
Approved
About Muskmelon
It's a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, related to cucumbers and squash. There are several varieties, including Cantaloupe and Honeydew.
Nutrition Information
Muskmelon, 100 grams, serves one. Energy is 34 kcal, protein 0.9 grams, fat 0.2 grams, carbohydrates 8.1 grams, dietary fiber 0.9 grams. Vitamin A 169 micrograms, vitamin C 37 milligrams, calcium 9 milligrams, iron 0.4 milligrams, magnesium 11 milligrams, potassium 253 milligrams, and water content 90 grams.
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 or nets to maintain humidity and air circulation
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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