Melon - Versatile to Beat the Heat
Food & Beverage Business Review|April May 2024
Low in calories and fat but high in essential vitamins, minerals and water content, melons are ideal choices to beat the heat. Add this versatile fruit in your diet and stay well nourished as it will keep you hydrated.
Sharmila Chand
Melon - Versatile to Beat the Heat

Known for their juicy pulp and sweet flavour, belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, from the familiar watermelon to the exotic honeydew, melons come in various shapes, sizes and colours, each with its own unique taste and nutritional profile.

Melons are more than just refreshing, say Nutritionists. Do not underestimate their properties. Every variety of melons is loaded with essential nutrients. They are a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and folate. Due to high water content and other properties, they help maintain healthy blood pressure levels.

Cantaloupe and honeydew melons belong to the muskmelon family. It is said, these melons first grew in the Middle East.

The Varieties

Honeydew

Pale green tone, mild, subtle sweet flavour, Honeydew variety is rich in several key vitamins and minerals, such as:

Vitamin C: help to boost immune system, promotes healthy skin, strengthen tissues, and healthy brain function.

Potassium: an important mineral to regulate healthy heart function.

Copper: aids in skin cell regeneration, which helps promote healthy skin.

Vitamin B: helps rid the body of toxins that can cause illness and disease.

Cantaloupe 

Visually appealing with its rich orange colour and sweet aroma, also known as Musk Melon, Cantaloupe is rich in antioxidants, folates, and vitamins. Each type of melon has a different antioxidant profile. Cantaloupe is a powerful source of beta-carotene, a 'provitamin' that gets converted into vitamin A in the body and supports vision and reproductive health. It is said just one cup of cantaloupe provides nearly one-third of the daily vitamin A requirement.

Canary Melon

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