Honey melon

Honeydew melon

Honeydew melon is a delicious, fresh-sweet fruit loved worldwide. Its juicy, soft texture and mild flavor make it a real refreshment for your taste buds. Honeydew melon belongs to the cucumber family(Cucurbitaceae) and gets its name from its characteristic honey-like aroma and soft, golden yellow skin.

The fruit grows in warm climates and is harvested mainly in the summer months, when the flesh reaches its full sweetness. A properly ripe honeydew melon can be recognized by the soft scent of flowers and honey, a taste of the flavor that awaits inside.

What nutrients are in honeydew melon?

Honeydew melon is packed with vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and folic acid. Its high water content (more than 90%) makes it an excellent thirst quencher and helps hydrate your body. In addition, honeydew melon contains antioxidants such as beta-carotene, which contribute to healthy skin and a strong immune system.

Different types of melons

There are many different types of melons, such as cantaloupe, galia and honeydew melon. The honey melon is distinguished by its light green flesh and mild, honey-like flavor. Whereas cantaloupe often tastes a bit spicier and musky, honeydew melon is actually soft and fresh – ideal for in smoothies, fruit salads or juices.

Why do we use honeydew melon?

Honeydew melon is not only deliciously sweet, but also nutritious and hydrating. It gives a soft, fresh undertone to our juices and provides natural sweetness without added sugars.
Thanks to its high amount of water and vitamins, honeydew melon is a perfect base for an invigorating, summer blend and a taste that refreshes both body and mind.

We use honeydew melon in several of our juices to give them that extra bit of freshness and natural sweetness.