Cantaloupe Jerrett Ervin What Is Cantaloupe Cantaloupe is

Cantaloupe Jerrett Ervin

What Is Cantaloupe • Cantaloupe is a type of Melon, a Muskmelon to be exact. • It is in the Cucurbitaceae Family a family which includes nearly all melons and squashes. • It has a brownish, green skin and a orange core. • Cantaloupes are typically 15– 25 cm in length and are somewhat oblong.

Origin • The cantaloupe originated from India and Africa. • I get its name from the Popes commune, Cantalupo in Sabina. • They were introduced to north America during Christopher Columbus’s second voyage to america.

What types of Cantaloupes are there? • North American Cantaloupe- Mostly common in North America and some parts of Canada. It is named reticulatus due to its net-like (or reticulated) skin covering. • European Cantaloupe- Its lightly-ribbed, pale green skin looks quite different from the North American cantaloupe.

Use • Cantaloupes are Produced in various parts of the US. • Cantaloupe is normally eaten as a fresh fruit, as a salad. Usaully chilled and stored in the refrigerator after cut.

Selecting/Storage • To find a good melon you have to make sure it is ripe. • 1 st – Hold the Melon in you palm and tap it, if it is hollow it has passed the first test. • 2 nd- Chose a melon that is heavy for its size, make sure it has no soft spots or bruises. • 3 rd- Make sure the stem of the Melon is not apparent. • 4 th – Cantaloupe is fragrant, so waft for a quick smell.

Nutritional Value • Cantaloupe is an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C. It is also a very good source of potassium and a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin B 3, vitamin B 6 and folate.

Cantaloupe helps protect eyes? • Data reported in a study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology indicates that eating 3 or more servings of fruit per day may lower your risk of age-related of vision loss in older adults, by 36%. • Three servings of fruit may sound like a lot to eat each day, but just by slicing some cantaloupe over your morning will do the trick.

Cantaloupe Smoothie • • • Prep Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 ripe cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks 1 cup skim milk 1 cup vanilla fat-free yogurt 1 cup crushed ice 2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Makes about 4 cups.

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