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Santa Claus MelonSelection InformationUsage: Raw in fruit salads or in fruit platters. Serve at room temperature. Selection: Good-quality Santa Claus melons 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 InformationSanta 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. Suggested Reading About Melons on Amazon.com: |
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