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General Produce
Melons, Persian
Receiving Inspecting:
A good quality melon should be heavy for its size, well-shaped, and exhibit rind and flesh colors characteristic of its variety. Most ripe melons will be fragrant and slightly soft at the blossom end.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 60-65° F/16-18° C
- 85-95% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
14 to 21 days.
Troubleshooting:
Pitting of rind, decay, and failure to ripen are symptoms of chill injury; store properly.
Soft or decaying flesh and off-flavor indicate age. For best quality, use melons shortly after receiving.
Usage Ideas:
- Cut melons in half; remove seeds and part of the melon; fill shell with mixture of chicken, diced melon, diced red onions, and mayonnaise.
- Serve thick melon slices with salty salumi, Marcona almonds, and Cabrales cheese.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup Persian melon (170g) grams
Calories 50
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 15g1%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
Dietary Fiber 2g5%
Total Sugars 10g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 0.58mg4%
Potassium 310mg6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
