Large, round melon with yellow, slightly ridged rind. Creamy white flesh with sweet, juicy flavor.
A good quality melon should be heavy for its size and well shaped. Most ripe melons will be fragrant and slightly soft at the blossom end.

Storage, Ripening, Handling:
Uncut - countertop. Cut - refrigerate.

Does not ripen further after harvest.

Nutrition Benefits:
Saturated Fat Free
Cholesterol Free
High in the antioxidant Vitamin C
Fat Free
Very Low Sodium

Serving:
Add melon cubes to fresh fruit salads.

Serve melon wedges with a sprinkling of fresh lemon or lime juice for a light dessert or use as an edible garnish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner entrees.

Courtesy of aboutproduce.com

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