Storage
The thick skin gives a tendral a long shelf life. A fruit will keep for up to 5 weeks in a cool place.

Store 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 fruit and remove the seeds. Cut the flesh loose from the skin and cut into cubes or wedges.

Storage times

Whole melon
Cool place: 5 weeks

Pieces of melon
Refrigerator: 3 days
Frozen: up to 12 months

Preparation times

None, you usually eat the melon raw.

Cleaning tendral melon

See preparing.