Organic
Sharlin Melon
"Nature's candy in a melon bundle."
Sharlin Melon is a sweet and refreshing variety of muskmelon with a netted skin and juicy flesh, perfect for snacking, salads, and desserts.
Also known as
Sharlin Muskmelon, Sharlin Melo
Botanical name
Cucumis melo
Product Details
PLU Code
94338
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Melon › All Sizes
Origin
Asia and Africa
Temperature
2 to 7°C (36 to 45°F)
Shelf Life
10-14 days
Status
Approved
About Sharlin Melon
Sharlin melon is a versatile fruit with a long shelf life, grown in many parts of the world, and is a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Nutrition Information
Sharlin melon, a type of Cantaloupe melon, is a nutrient-rich fruit that provides several essential vitamins and minerals, the nutrition facts per 100 grams serving are approximately:
Energy 34 kilocalories
Protein 0.84 grams
Fat 0.19 grams
Carbohydrates 8.16 grams
Fiber 0.9 grams
Sugar 7.86 grams
Sodium 16 milligrams
Potassium 267 milligrams
Vitamin A 202 micrograms
Vitamin C 36.4 milligrams
Vitamin K 2.5 micrograms
Folate 12 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
Breathable packaging to maintain humidity
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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