Santa Claus Melon
Scientific Binimial Name: Cucumis Melo
Santa Claus melons are a cultivar of Muskmelon with a mild, melon-like flavor that is very sweet. It's also known as the Christmas melon and Piel de Sapo.
Selection Information
Usage: Raw in fruit salads or in fruit platters. Serve at room temperature.
Selection: A Good-quality Santa Claus melon will be fairly large and firm with a small amount of softness at the stem end. The coloring will be mottled yellow and green. The skin will have a slightly waxy feel when the melon is ripe.
Avoid: Avoid product that is too firm, too soft, has dark blemishes on the skin or is extremely green-colored.
Storage: Keep uncut Santa Claus melons at room temperature for two to four days or until fully ripe, then refrigerate for up to 5 days. Refrigerate cut up melon in a covered container up to 3 days. Keep in mind that once cut, melon odor will penetrate other foods.
Seasonal Information
Santa Claus melons are available from California and Arizona from June until October, with the peak in July.
Product from South America is available during the winter months. For this reason they're also known as Christmas melon. The flavor can be good, but they won't be as sweet as those available in the summer months.
Santa Claus Melon Nutritional Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61
Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 16g
5%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars
Protein 1g
2%
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Potassium 14%