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General Produce
Melons, Horned
Receiving Inspecting:
Good quality horned melons should have yellow rinds; avoid melons with split or cracked rinds.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 45-50° F/7-10° C
- 85-95% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
7 to 21 days.
Troubleshooting:
Horned melon rinds are susceptible to bruising and damage; handle with care. Store and display fruit in a single layer; do not stack.
Pitted rind, water-soaked spots, and softening indicate chill injury. Do not store below 45° F/7° C.
Prevent accelerated yellowing and softening - keep horned melons away from ethylene producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Usage Ideas:
- Whisk horn melon gelée into plain vinaigrette; serve over romaine and green leaf salads.
- Add horned melon to yogurt-cucumber raita; stir in fresh mint and baby dill.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup horned melon (233g) grams
Calories 100
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g4%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 30mg2%
Iron 3mg15%
Potassium 290mg6%
*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.
