Casaba Melon
Selection Information
Usage: Raw in fruit salads or in fruit platters.
Selection: Good-quality Casaba melons will be fairly large and firm with a small amount of softness at the stem end. The coloring will be rich yellow with very little green on the skin. The rind will be ridged when the melon has been allowed to ripen on the vine and 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.
Seasonal Information
Available from California and Arizona from June until October, with the peak in July.
Product from South America is available during the winter months. The flavor can be good, but they won't be as sweet as those available in the summer months.
Casaba Melon Nutritional Information
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Casaba melons are low in Sodium, and very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. Casaba's are a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin K, Potassium and Copper, and a very good source of Vitamin C and Vitamin B6.
Casaba Melon Tips & Trivia
- Unlike the other melons, casaba melons do not have an aroma.
