Product Description: Watermelon has a large green skinwith pale green stripes, a dark pink flesh, that is very sweet, juicy.
Storage- Ripen the rockmelon at room temperature and store in the refrigerator. When cut, cover with cling film and place back in the refrigerator.
Nutrition- Rockmelon is a good source of vitamin C and potassium. Melons also provide small amounts of thiamine, riboflavin,nacin,iron, mgnesium and calcium. Melons are low in kilojoules making them ideal for the weight conscious. 105kj er 100g.
Watermelons are in nature an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and B6. They are also a great source of potassium, and extremely low in sodium. Watermelons are a great snack for both children and adults, for the reason that they contain practically no fat.
Pictures or artifacts that have survived to the present show that watermelon was grown by the ancient Egyptians. It was founded in 4000 B.C. and is still a universal fruit that continues to be a favorite fruit to many people. By the 1600's, watermelon made it's way to Spain, China, Great Britain, and even farther beyond.
Uses- All melons are delious chilled and eaten fresh or balled/chopped and used in fruit salads or on kebabs. Honeydews are ideal as a dessert or used in combinations with pawns, ham, cheese etc on platters or as an entree. Melons make refreshing sorbets and ices. Remember that the melons themselves can be used as baskets and the flesh balled to make attractive, colourful salads. Use melon slices, wedges or balls to garnish an array of desserts.
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