Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
  
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
  
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
  
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
Not Available
  
Omega 6s
Not Available
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
  
11
350.00 kcal
  
11
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal
  
15
290.00 kcal
  
22
Type
Melon
  
Citrus, Tropical
  
Season
Summer
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
  
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Orange
  
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Creamy Orange
  
Creamy Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
  
Juicy, Sweet
  
Origin
Africa, India
  
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
  
Grows on
Vines
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy
  
Clay, Loam, Sandy
  
Soil pH
5-6.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
  
Warm
  
Facts about
- Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
- Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
- The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.
  
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
China
  
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
  
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
Europe
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
United States of America
  
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
  
Citrus maxima
  
Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
  
Citrus grandis
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Cucumis
  
Citrus
  
Species
C. melo
  
C. maxima
  
Generic Group
Gourd
  
Citrus fruit