Cantaloupe Melon
Cantaloupe melons are the sweetest melons in our range. They’re somewhat oblong and lightly-ribbed. Green on the outside, yellow-orange on the inside. The sugary and fragrant flesh makes this fruit popular both as a dessert or main course.
The Cantaloupe originated in India and Africa. But they were named after the commune Cantalupo near Tivoli (Italy), where the Pope used to spend his summers.
The Cantaloupe was first cultivated at the start of the 18th Century from seeds that were bought from Armenia, part of the believed homeland of melons.
| Overview nutritional content of 100 g cantaloupe melon | |
|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 35 |
| Protein (g) | 0,84 |
| Fat (g) | 0,19 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 8,16 |
| Sugar | 7,86 |
| Fibre (g) | 0,9 |
| Vitamins | |
| A (µg) | 169 |
| B (mg) | 0,072 |
| C (µg) | 36,7 |
| Minerals (mg) | |
| Calcium | 9 |
| Iron | 0,21 |
| Magnesium | 12 |
| Phosphorus | 15 |
| Potassium | 267 |
| Sodium | 16 |
- Cantaloupe melons are best stored at a temperature of 3°C.
- How do you tell when a Cantaloupe is ripe? It should be very heavy for its size, and very fragrant. The stem end should also be slightly soft. If not, it can be kept at room temperature for a few days to ripen it up properly.
- Cantaloupe melons are an excellent source of vitamin A and beta carotene. One serving of cantaloupe melons will also provide the recommended amount of vitamin C for a whole day.
- The Cantaloupe is available from September to May.
