he melonThe fruit of the melon tree, a stolon-bearing herb of the Cucurbitaceae family, is one of the typical summer fruits and, according to the Spanish Nutrition Foundation (FEN), a source of potassium, vitamin C and folic acid.Also, along with watermelon, it is one of the lower calorie fruits (less than 30 calories per 100 g) and more water (92%).
Nutritional value of cantaloupe (per 100 grams)
these are nutritional properties According to FEN, melons:
Energy: 28 calories
Protein: 0.6 grams
Carbohydrates: 6 grams
Fiber: 1 g
Water: 92.4 grams
Calcium: 14 mg
Iron: 0.4 mg
Magnesium: 17 mg
Zinc: 0.1 mg
Sodium: 14 mg
Potassium: 320 mg
Phosphorus: 18 mg
Thiamine: 0.04 mg
Riboflavin: 0.02mg
Niacin Equivalent: 0.5 mg
Vitamin B6: 0.07 mg
Folic acid: 30 micrograms
Vitamin C: 25 mg
Vitamin A: equiv.Retinol: 3 micrograms
Vitamin E: 0.1 mg
In order to enjoy all its benefits, you must know how to recognize parts in good conditionso there are a series of tricks for knowing if a melon is ripe, juicy, and ready to eat.
How to Pick the Best Cantaloupe?
The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) provides a set of guidelines that must be followed pick the best melon:
- this season. Melons must be eaten in season between the end of May and the beginning of October. This ensures that the fruit is more sustainable as it is less likely to be imported and will be tastier.
- where they are placed. Specimens found on top of piles in greengrocers and supermarkets have taken less hits and are therefore usually in better condition.
- It’s hard to touch. A lack of firmness suggests they have passed or been compromised.
- No cracks. OCU states that those defective products must be discarded, but don’t indulge in them. A small, shallow spot is not a bad symptom, as it may be because this is the area where the fruit rested on the ground during cultivation.
- put pressure on. You have to squeeze both ends of the melon, if you get to the tip of the melon, the bottom will bend slightly and the other end (stem) will protrude slightly.
- aroma. The stem area should smell fresh.
- color. The dark green melons are immature.
- In case not buy the whole melon. When you buy melons cut in halves, quarters or cubes, the advantage is that you can visually see if they are ripe, however, this results in a loss of freshness compared to freshly cut melons.
- Protect. You have to remove the ends and separate the seeds. Leftovers should be stored in the coldest part of the refrigerator, covered.
- If not already open. If it’s too late and you’ve already purchased melons, you can ripen them at home by storing them in a paper bag with apples or bananas in a cool, dry room.
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