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The honeydew is 90% water, 9% carbohydrates, 0.1% fat, and 0.5% protein. Like most melons, it is an excellent source of vitamin C, with one cup containing 56% of the recommended daily value. The honeydew is also a good source of vitamin B thiamine, as well as other B vitamins and the mineral potassium.
Honeydew melon is a sweet summer fruit that is a good source of water and several nutrients, including immune-supporting vitamin C. Learn more. 7 Health Benefits of Honeydew Melon Skip to main content
Both honeydew and cantaloupe melons have benefits for your body and your taste buds. They’re hydrating, delicious options that can add a nutritious boost to your diet.
Kateryna Bibro/Getty Images. Scientific name: Cucumis melo var. Inodorous ‘Sancho’ Taste: Sweet, mild, slightly earthy In its homeland of Spain, the Santa Claus melon is also called “piel de ...
Cucumis melo, also known as melon, [2] [3] is a species of Cucumis that has been developed into many cultivated varieties. The fruit is a pepo.The flesh is either sweet or bland, with or without an aroma, and the rind can be smooth (such as honeydew), ribbed (such as European cantaloupe), wrinkled (such as Cassaba melon), or netted (such as American cantaloupe).
They are round in shape and may be slightly oblong. The flesh is juicy and soft towards the center but crispier towards the rind. It has been described to have a mild, sweet flavor with floral notes. It is best kept at room temperature and cut melons will stay good in a refrigerator for up to 5 days. [1]
Melothria scabra, commonly known as the cucamelon, Mexican miniature watermelon, Mexican sour cucumber, Mexican sour gherkin, mouse melon, or pepquinos, [2] [3] [4] is a species of flowering plant in the cucurbit family grown for its edible fruit. [5] Its native range spans Mexico to Venezuela. [1]
Honeydew may refer to: Honeydew (melon), a cultivar group of melon; Honeydew (secretion), a sugar-rich sticky substance secreted by various animals; Honeydew moth (Cryptoblabes gnidiella), a moth of Southern and Middle America; Honeydew, California, United States, a town; Honeydew, West Virginia, United States, an unincorporated community