Tag: Melon

Orange Flesh melons start out as a small variety of a honeydew, growing more orange in color as they ripen. They actually look like a cantaloupe without the netted skin and have an intense honeydew-like flavor. Orange Flesh melons are juicy, sweet and lush – satisfying every time. Is there an orange melon? Cantaloupe. The […]

Honeydew Melon Honeydews are at their sweetest when left to ripen fully on the vine. Being a type of muskmelon, honeydews (also called honeymelons) have silky smooth flesh that tastes wonderful. What is the best tasting melon? Cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon are the best known melons, but also be adventurous and try casaba, Crenshaw, Persian […]

A 1-cup serving of diced cantaloupe or honeydew contains 1.4 grams of dietary fiber. The same amount of casaba melon contains slightly more with 1.5 grams. While watermelon contains some fiber, it contains far less than other varieties with just 0.6 grams per 1-cup serving. What’s better for you watermelon or cantaloupe? Cantaloupe has more […]

The bottom line. Honeydew melon and cantaloupe are two popular varieties of melon. Honeydew melon has a smooth, light-colored rind and green flesh, while cantaloupe has a darker, netted rind and orange flesh. What melon is orange melon? CantaloupeCantaloupe. The Cantaloupe melon is named after a small town near Rome, Cantalupa, and is appreciated everywhere […]

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central Asia. The melon plant is native to central Asia, and its many cultivated varieties are widely grown in warm regions around the world. Most commercially important melons are sweet and eaten fresh, though some varieties can be made into preserves or pickled. Where do cantaloupes grow naturally? Most likely they come from Guatemala with […]

Melons originated in Africa or in the hot valleys of Southwest Asia, especially Iran and India, from where they gradually began to appear in Europe toward the end of the Western Roman Empire. Melons are known to have been grown by the ancient Egyptians. Which country has best melon? ChinaMelons Production # 97 Countries Metric […]

Japanese muskmelons, considered a high-class fruit, are both fragrant and delicious and characterized by the net-like pattern of their surface. Varieties with green flesh include Earls melon and Andean melon, while Yubari melons and Lupia Red melons have orange flesh. Is cantaloupe a Japanese melon? The Yubari King (夕張メロン, Yūbari Meron, Yūbari melon) is a […]

The Santa Claus melon, sometimes known as Christmas melon or Piel de Sapo (Toad Skin), is a variety of melon (family Cucurbitaceae, Cucumis melo, Inodorus group) originating in Spain that grows to about a foot in length and is ovoid in shape. Is Spanish melon sweet? They are green on the outside with creamy yellow […]

May Promote Proper Digestion Honeydew melon contains fiber, a nutrient that is well known for improving digestive health ( 14 ). Adequate intake of dietary fiber slows blood sugar response and promotes bowel regularity and the growth of healthy gut bacteria ( 14 , 15 ). What does melon do to your body? It also […]

The Sun Melon is a seedless, pink-fleshed watermelon cultivar. Tasting a Sun Melon for the first time. It sort of has an aroma of bubble gum and the taste is a cross between a melon and a cantaloupe. What are the benefits of sun melon? Sun Melons are rich in Vitamins A and C. They […]

The Tuscany Melon is a cantaloupe that has beauty and taste! This melon’s flesh is one of the most flavorful muskmelons available. Originating in Italy, the deeply ribbed 3-5 lb. Tuscany has a small seed cavity and fine rind. This variety is very high in vitamin C and vitamin A, making it very nutritious! What […]

Hybrid Melons Aspire F1. HYBRID. Estimated Maturity: 60 days. Stunning eye appeal, extreme early and decadently sweet! Athena. HYBRID. Estimated Maturity: 79 days. Need an early Western shipper? This is the one for you! Passport Cantaloupe. HYBRID. Estimated Maturity: 75 days. Deliciously sweet flavor with a banana-like aroma. Is honeydew melon a hybrid? The Orange-Fleshed […]

Did you know that melons have been around for more than 4,000 years? In fact, there are nearly 40 types of melons out there, and we’re on a mission to taste as many of them as we can. Here are 20 kinds to look out for, plus recipes to try with each one. How many […]

They are dense in antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients, and are a storehouse of health benefits. From boosting healthy eyesight, regulating blood pressure, increasing blood flow to immunity, melons make for an extremely healthy addition to your diet. Can you eat melon everyday? If you eat an abundance of the fruit daily, however, you may experience […]

CARDIOVASCULAR PROBLEMS People with high potassium content in their body or those who suffer from serious hyperkalaemia should not eat more than about one cup of watermelon a day. Over consumption can result in irregular heartbeat and other cardiovascular problems, says the US National Institute of Health. What happens if you eat too much melon? […]

When should I throw it out? Keep cut melons cold. If melon pieces sit out at room temperature for longer than two hours, throw them out. If you have to wonder how long they’ve been out there, they’ve been out too long. Who should not eat melon? Macrobiotic Nutritionist and Health Practitioner Shilpa Arora says, […]

That helps you stay hydrated and full of energy. It may help fight diseases. Compounds called phytonutrients in cantaloupes give it anti-inflammatory properties. It’s a good part of a healthy diet. Is melon good for inflammation? Studies show that eating watermelon reduces the inflammatory marker CRP. It’s also high in the carotenoid beta-cryptoxanthin, which can […]

Snow Leopard Melon Sometimes called the Ivory Gaya, this type of small oblong melon has creamy white flesh that is very soft and extremely juicy. Many say that the sweet taste of Snow Leopard melons has honey and pear overtones. What melon is white? Canary melon Species Cucumis melo Cultivar group Inodorus Group Is there […]

It is an orange flesh melon with a bright yellow exterior. “The flavor is similar to a cantaloupe and very juicy.” MAS Melons & Grapes has steadily increased acreage of the orange candy variety and expects to continue this trend due to strong demand. What does candy melon taste like? He says it’s basically a […]