Cantaloupe melon
per kg
Colourful and sweet, rock melon - otherwise known as sweet melon or cantaloupe - is fat-free and low in calories yet packed with essential nutrients that help lower your risk for certain diseases and help to keep you looking and feeling great. Rock melon seeds are a good source of protein for vegans.
Storage
Keep refrigerated
Preparation guidelines
Wash before use
About
Rock melons range in size from a reasonably small 0.5kg to a somewhat bigger 5kg. They are grown extensively in China, which is consistently the world's biggest producer of the fruit.
Cindy Bailey
Editor-in-chief
Health in mind
Rock melons and other summer melons serve as the quintessential take-along snack for summer picnics and barbecues. Their high water content helps ward off dehydration and combat the heat, and their high levels of nutrients make them a healthy option.
Health benefit
The fibre, potassium, vitamin C and choline content in rock melons all support heart health
Health Benefit
Rock melon compounds may protect against age-related macular degeneration
Trivia
Rock melon can be added to many foods and drinks, from smoothies to salsas
Health benefit
Eating just 200g of rock melon exceeds your daily vitamin C requirements
Culinary use
Rock melons tend to be eaten fresh, cut into slices or chunks as a refreshing snack. They can also be added to fruit salads, or blended with other fruits to make a smoothie. Some cuisines use the fruit in savoury accompaniments such as salsas.
Cindy Bailey
Editor-in-chief
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