Cantaloupe and Watermelon Facts

Facts about Cantaloupe and Watermelon

Fruits (fresh or dried) play the role of natural staple diet for humans. We all have some basic knowledge about all types of fruits but are you aware of unique Cantaloupe and Watermelon facts? Some of the interesting facts about Cantaloupe and Watermelon are provided here.

Cantaloupe Facts are:

• 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.

Watermelon Facts are:

• Watermelon contain 91% of water.
• In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
• Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
• There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.

Fruits are consumed in various forms. Fruit recipes and desserts are the trending food choices all over the world. Use of Cantaloupe and Watermelon in variety of dishes and their intrinsic nature of perfectly blending with other food combinations, makes them the apt choice for various dishes! Try out different recipes of these nutritious fruits and decide which fruit appeals more to your taste buds.