Honeydew

About
A member of the muskmelon family, honeydew was prized by ancient Egyptians thousands of years ago. Honey-sweet with very tender flesh when completely ripe.

Varieties
Green-Flesh
The slightly oval honeydew is distinguished by a smooth, creamy-yellow rind and pale green flesh that is extraordinarily juicy and sweet.

Orange-Flesh
The color, taste and texture of the flesh resembles cantaloupe more than honeydew. When the melon is ripe, the rind turns from white to light salmon pink.

Availability
Mostly year-round.

Nutrition Information:
• Fat and cholesterol free
• Low sodium
• High in vitamin C
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Additional Information
• Why Eat It - Selection - Storage - Preparation
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