Overview

Compatibility & Temperature

Grade Tolerances

Nutrition Information

Cantaloupes

Types

Though the terms Cantaloupes and Muskmelon are used interchangeably in the trade, they are not synonymous. Cantaloupes are a type of Muskmelon as are Honeydews, Honeyball, Persian, Casaba, Spanish and Santa Claus melons.

Cantaloupes are the relatively small, green skinned melons with a netted surface. The state of this netting is one indication of ripeness.

The netting of a ripe melon will be rounded up from the surface. The skin color between the netting will turn from a gray to dull green color in an immature melon to at least a deep uniform green, and in most varieties, an even yellow color when the melon is mature.

Compatibility

Group 4. Ethylene producer.

Temperature

USDA recommended storage 36° to 41° F. (2.5° to 5.0° C.)

Approximate freezing point 29.9° F. (-1.2° C.)

To prevent deterioration after harvest, the melons should be promptly precooled and maintained at temperatures between 36° and 41° F. Some shippers request refrigeration settings near 32° F. for short periods of transit. These cooler temperatures should not be held longer than a few days as chilling injury may result.

Sources: United States Department Of Agriculture and the Agricultural Marketing Programs and Services.

Summary of Published Grade Standard Tolerances

(The following pertains to U.S. No. 1 Cantaloupes unless otherwise noted.)

For defects

(U.S. No.1 and higher)

At shipping point

8% total including 4% serious including 1/2% decay or mold

At destination

(See F.O.B. Good Delivery Guidelines) 12% total including a max. of

8% permanent defects or

6% serious including

4% serious by perm. defects 2% decay

Quality Defects

1) Maturity

2) Slip

3) Internal Quality

4) Netting

5) Shape

6) Uniformity & Appearance 7) Scars

8) Sunburn

Condition Defects

1) Firmness

2) Ground Color

3) Bruises

4) Sunken Areas

5) Liquid In Seed Cavity 6) Surface Mold

7) Rhizopus Rot

8) Cladesporium Rot

Suitable Shipping Condition/ F.O.B. Good Delivery Guidelines

(Maximum percentage for 5 day normal transit.)

15% total including 8% serious including 5% decay

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup of balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories from Fat 3Calories 60

% Daily Values*

Total Fat 0.34g 1%

Saturated Fat 0.09g 0%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.143g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 28mg 1%

Potassium 473mg

Total Carbohydrate 14.44g 5%

Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6%

Sugars 13.91g

Protein 1.49g

Vitamin A 120% Vitamin C 108%

Calcium 2% Iron 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18

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