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Honeydew Melon: 36 kcal, 9 g Carbs & 18 mg Vitamin C per 100 g Juicy Flesh

Pale-green, ultra-hydrating melon that delivers electrolytes and a fragrant sweetness—perfect in fruit bowls or chilled soups.

Honeydew Melon: 36 kcal, 9 g Carbs & 18 mg Vitamin C per 100 g Juicy Flesh

What Is Honeydew?

The smooth-skinned **_Cucumis melo_ var. *inodorus*** with light-green flesh, prized for its floral aroma and high water content (≈ 90 %).

Nutrition (100 g raw)

|Calories|Carbs|Sugars|Fiber|Protein|Fat|Vitamin C|Potassium| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |36 kcal|9 g|8 g|0.8 g|0.5 g|0.1 g|18 mg (20 %)|229 mg (5 %)|

Benefits

- **Hydration:** 90 % water + electrolytes (K, Mg). - **Vitamin C** supports collagen & immunity. - Low-calorie sweetness for weight-smart desserts.

Drawbacks

- Modest fiber—pair with berries or yogurt for fullness. - Ripe melons spoil quickly once cut; keep ≀ 4 °C and eat within 3 days. - High FODMAP (fructose) for some IBS sufferers.

Flavour & Texture

**Delicate floral-honey scent, silky bite**; sweeter toward the seed cavity.

Culinary Uses & Storage

- Cube for fruit salad, prosciutto wraps or **agua fresca**. - Blend with lime & mint for chilled soup; freeze purĂ©e into pops. - Whole melons keep 7–10 days at 10–15 °C; chill only when fully ripe.
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    Values given for 100 g raw honeydew flesh