Organic
Yellow Watermelon
"A sweet and refreshing twist on the classic watermelon"
A sweet and refreshing summer treat, yellow watermelon is a unique and nutritious variety of the classic watermelon, with a characteristic yellow flesh and sweet flavor profile.
Also known as
Yellow flesh honeydew, Desert King
Botanical name
Citrullus lanatus
Product Details
PLU Code
94340
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Melon › All Sizes
Origin
Egyptian, Africa and later cultivated in warm regions of Asia, Europe, and Americas
Temperature
10 to 15°C (50 to 59°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Yellow Watermelon
Yellow watermelon is low in calories and high in vitamins A and C, making it a healthy snack option. It is also rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Nutrition Information
Yellow watermelon is a nutrient-rich fruit, with the following approximate nutritional values per 100g serving: Energy 30 kcal, Carbohydrates 7.5g, Fiber 0.4g, Sugars 6.2g, Protein 0.6g, Fat 0.2g, Sodium 1mg, Potassium 112mg, Vitamin A 10mcg, Vitamin C 10mg, Vitamin B6 0.04mg, Thiamin 0.025mg, Riboflavin 0.02mg, Niacin 0.145mg.
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
Pre-cooled watermelons should be maintained in pulp cartons with adequate ventilation
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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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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