Melons
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Honey Dew
Food Facts
Honeydew melons are a variety of Muskmelon and are considered the sweetest of all melons. Good-quality Honeydew melons will turn a creamy yellow colour and the skin will have a slightly waxy feel when ripe.
Storage & Handling
Choose well shaped honeydew melons that are nearly spherical. Store honeydew melons in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Usage Tips
Make popsicles by pureeing honeydew with a little sugar and a splash of lime juice. Pour into molds and freeze. Honeydew, cantaloupe and watermelon go together beautifully for a delicious fruit salad.
Rockmelon
Food Facts
Rockmelons are a type of cantaloupe that are related to honeydews, watermelons, pumpkins and squash. The sweet orange coloured meat of the rockmelon is a worldwide favourite amongst consumers. With a consistent supply available at the Sydney Markets, Pacific Providores is capable of supplying customers with a year-round resource of rockmelons.
Storage & Handling
Rockmelons are vine ripened and do not ripen further after harvest. These juicy treats should be stored at room temperature. When sliced, rockmelon should be covered and refrigerated.
Usage Tips
Rockmelons make a great breakfast side item or lunchtime meal accompaniment. Rockmelon can also be served with ice cream as a dessert using the hollowed fruit as a bowl.
Watermelon
Food Facts
Sweet, juicy watermelon is packed with some of the most important antioxidants in nature. Watermelon is an excellent source of vitamin C and a very good source of vitamin A.
Storage & Handling
You can store uncut watermelon at room temperature for several days. Yet, once cut, watermelon should be refrigerated in order to best preserve their freshness, taste and juiciness.
Usage Tips
Purée watermelon, cantaloupe and kiwi together and add to plain yogurt. Watermelon mixed with thinly sliced red onion, salt and black pepper makes a great summer salad.
