Honeydew Melon

Also Known As : Winter melon, Honey melon

Technical Name : Cucumis melo

Descriptions
details

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It is sweet and juicy in taste.

Usage Tips

It can be added to salads and used to make cocktails and mocktails.
It can also be used to flavor ice creams, puddings and sorbets.

Description

Honeydew melon is a melon fruit that belongs to the cultivar group of muskmelon, Cucumis melo. It is round or oval in shape with green outer rind and eventually turns yellowish white as it matures.

Health benefits

Honeydew melon is a good source of fiber and helps in good digestive function.⁽¹⁾
It helps in hydrating the body as it contains 90% of water.⁽¹⁾
Vitamin C present in it helps in production of collagen which helps skin healthy.⁽¹⁾
Lutein and zeaxanthin helps in treating eye conditions like cataract and macular degeneration.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Avoid dull looking honeydew melon having cracks and bruises. Choose a shiny and heavy honeydew melon which sounds hollow when tapped.

Note

Excessive consumption of honeydew melon may cause diarrhea, cramps and rashes on skin.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) http://servingjoy.com/health-benefits-of-honeydew-melon/

(2) https://www.yourhealthremedy.com/medicinal-plants/honeydew-health-benefits/

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