Melon Golden Honeydew (1 kilogram per piece)
₱218
Why do we use this product?
- The Golden honeydew melon has a similar shape and texture to the common honeydew. Its most obvious difference is its bright golden-hued skin. When ripe its skin is firm, thin and smooth. Its flesh is succulent, velvety and sweet. A faint aroma and a slight opening at its blossom end will also indicate ideal ripeness.
- Honeydew melon contains a wide variety of nutrients and plant compounds that may be responsible for its many potential health benefits.
- Honeydew melon may help reduce blood pressure due to its high potassium and low sodium content.
- Honeydew contains multiple nutrients that are vital for bone health, including folate, vitamin K and magnesium.
- Regularly eating fruit, such as honeydew melon, is associated with a lower risk of diabetes and related health complications. This is likely due to the fiber and other health-promoting nutrients found in fruit.
- Honeydew melon is made up of mostly water but also contains electrolytes that may hydrate you more effectively than just water alone.
- Honeydew melon is rich in vitamin C, a nutrient that promotes the production of collagen and may protect your skin from sun damage.
- Honeydew melon contains high levels of vitamin C, a nutrient that supports proper immune function.
- Honeydew melon contains fiber, a nutrient known to support healthy digestion. Due to its moderate fiber content, it may be better tolerated than high-fiber foods by people with certain digestive disorders or those introducing fiber into their diet.
- Honeydew melon contains lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants that are known to support healthy eyes and vision.
How do we use this product?
A great selling point for fruit is that it can easily be enjoyed by itself — a slice of cool, ripe melon on a warm day is hard to beat.
Honeydew melon can be added to a wide variety of dishes, including:
- Salads: Slice some honeydew into bite-sized pieces and add it to your favorite salad.
- Desserts: Puree the melon and use it as a base for popsicles or ice cream.
- Breakfast: Serve sliced melon alongside cottage cheese or blend it into a smoothie.
- Soups: Serve honeydew as the base of a chilled soup with peppers, mint and cucumber.
- Appetizers: Wrap slices of melon with cured meats or add it to a spicy salsa.
Ingredients
Melon Golden Honeydew.
Size - 1kg