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Israeli in origin. Round-shaped melon, with green skin that turns yellow when ripe and has a fine reticulated pattern. The flesh is white-greenish and buttery in texture. It weighs approximately 3.4kg. Some varieties have white flesh.

The flesh is aromatic, juicy, and sweet, making it an ideal fruit to quench thirst. Melon is diuretic, cleansing, and slightly laxative, which is why it is recommended for constipation. It is beneficial in the diet of people suffering from gout, rheumatism, and kidney diseases. Due to its mineral content, it is recommended to consume it during recovery periods, anemia, and weakness.

Health Benefits:

Reticulated melons are a source of provitamin A, vitamin C, and carbohydrates (mainly sucrose). Honey Dew, Crenshaw, or Casaba melons have considerable amounts of carbohydrates, although unlike reticulated melons, their content of vitamin C and provitamin A is lower.

Most melons are consumed raw, in fruit salads or desserts. Melon portions can be frozen, although their texture will be less appealing than fresh, and they may lose some vitamin properties. The amount of protective carotenoids in melon will depend on the intensity of the orange pigment in the flesh. For example, the cantaloup variety is a good source of the carotenoid beta-carotene.