1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
1.1.1 General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin
1.3 Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Good conditioner
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Unknown
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.3 Fiber
2.3.2 Sugar
2.4 Protein
2.4.2 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.6 Vitamins
2.6.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.6.3 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.6.6 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.6.9 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.6.11 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.6.13 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.6.14 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.6.16 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.6.19 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.6.21 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.6.24 Lycopene
2.7.2 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.7.4 Choline
2.8 Fat
2.10 Minerals
2.10.1 Potassium
267.00 mg138.00 mg
42
840
2.11.1 Iron
2.11.2 Sodium
2.13.1 Calcium
3.3.2 Magnesium
3.3.3 Zinc
3.4.2 Phosphorus
3.5.1 Manganese
3.5.3 Copper
3.6.1 Selenium
3.8 Fatty Acids
3.8.1 Omega 3s
3.9.1 Omega 6s
3.10 Sterol
3.10.1 Phytosterol
3.11 Water Content
3.12 Ash
4 Calories
4.1 Serving Size
4.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
5.13 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
8.9 Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal0.00 kcal
0
187
8.14 Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal150.00 kcal
32
747
8.15 Calories in Canned Form
8.17 Calories in Foods
8.17.1 Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal105.00 kcal
17
461
8.18.1 Calories in Jam
8.18.2 Calories in Pie
9 Characteristics
9.1 Type
Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical
9.2 Season
Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
9.3 Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
9.4 Seedless Variety
9.5 Color
9.6 Inside Color
Creamy Orange
Greyish-white
9.7 Shape
9.8 Texture
9.9 Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Sour, Sweet
9.10 Origin
9.11 Grows on
9.12 Cultivation
9.12.1 Soil Type
9.12.2 Soil pH
9.12.3 Climatic Conditions
10 Facts
10.1 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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
10.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
10.2.1 Wine
10.2.2 Beer
10.2.3 Spirits
10.2.4 Cocktails
10.3 Production
10.3.1 Top Producer
10.3.2 Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
10.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
Singapore
10.3.4 Top Exporter
11 Scientific Name
11.1 Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Nephelium lappaceum
11.2 Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Rambota
12 Classification
12.1 Domain
12.2 Kingdom
12.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
12.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
12.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
12.6 Subclass
12.7 Order
12.8 Family
Cucurbitaceae
Sapindaceae
12.9 Genus
12.10 Species
12.11 Generic Group