Honeydew Melon

Botanical Name: Cucumis melo

Honeydew melon is found largely in South India and some parts of central India. Honeydew has a smooth, light-tinted rind with pale green firm flesh. It is grown in hot and dry conditions which makes it more sweeter and juicy. These fruits are harvested depending on the surface colour. When the underside or belly of the melon turns from a greenish white to buttery yellow or cream. It doesn't have any particular season to harvest. It is rich in Vitamin A & C, which helps to prevent heart diseases and lower bad cholesterol. It is used in juices, Ice Creams and can be eaten by itself.

Product Information

MysticRoots exports high-quality frozen IQF Honeydew Melon in the form of balls, diced & chunks. The fruits are ripened, sorted, washed, and peeled. The fruits are either made into balls by scooping or hand cut in the form of chunks as per customer's request.  Then they are cleansed, dewatered, and transferred to the IQF. The IQF fruit is put through a sieve, inspected, and packed. The packed cartons are passed through metal detectors and stored at -18°C. Do not hesitate to consult with our professionals about the formats and export options that can best suit your interests. 

Specifications

• Botanical Name : Cucumis melo

• Product Shape & Size : Balls / Diced / Chunks 

• Storage : -18°C or below

• Shelf life : 2 Years

Chemical Parameters

• Brix Corrected At 20°C :  > 6.0

• Acidity : 0.06 to 0.1%

• PH : 5.0 - 6.5

Microbiological Parameters

• Total Plate Count (cfu/g) : < 1,00,000 

• Yeast & Mould (cfu/g) : < 2500 

• Coliforms (cfu/g) : < 100

• E-Coli (cfu/g) : Negative

• Salmonella in 25 gms : Absent

• Listeria Monocytogenes (cfu/g) : Absent

Packing Details

Primary packing material: Blue LDPE bag, LDPE Pouch, or Customer requirement

Secondary packing material: 5-ply corrugated box or Customer requirement

Net weight: 10 kg or the Customer's requirement