Eye melon
Fruit
Fruit bowl
This melon is named after Ogen, the kibbutz in Israel where it was first grown. It is a cross between a cantaloupe and a net melon. A successful cross, as the eyes melon is juicy and very aromatic. An eye melon can be dark green to yellow, with longitudinal stripes. The flesh is white.
Also known as:
Preparation & storage
Storage
Do not store melons in the fridge. The cold interferes with the ripening process.
Keep melon pieces and segments in the fridge, but wrap them in aluminium foil or plastic film. They will then keep for a maximum of 3 days.
Bear in mind that melons give off a strong, sweet odour. Dairy products can easily absorb this.
In the freezer, melons will keep for up to 12 months at a minimum of -18°C.
How do I know if the melon is no longer good? The melon is discoloured or mouldy. You can quickly recognise spoilage by looking, smelling or tasting.
Preparation
Wash the melon before use. Halve the melon and cut into slices.
Remove the seeds and skin. If necessary, cut the slices into pieces.
You can also use a special melon spoon to cut out small balls.
Storage times
Whole melon
Fruit bowl: 1-7 days
Melon pieces
Refrigerator: 3 days
Freezer: up to 12 months
Preparation times
None, you usually eat the melon raw.
Cleaning the melon
See preparing.
Information
Portion size
Cultivation
Tip
Eye melon taste
Consumption figures
Nutritional values
These nutritional values apply to the unprocessed product. View all for the full set of values and preparation methods.
View all| Type | Per 100gr |
|---|---|
| Energy | 132 kj (31 kcal) |
| Fat total | 0 gr |
| of which saturated | 0 gr |
| of which unsaturated | 0 gr |
| Carbohydrates | 6.77 gr |
| of which sugars | 6.77 gr |
| Dietary fibre | 0.53 gr |
| Protein | 0.63 gr |
| Salt | 0.03 mg |
| Retinol act. equivalent | 10 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04 mg |
| Nicotinic acid | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg |
| Folate equivalents | 2.33 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 16.67 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg |
Availability
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