Honeydew Melon Recipe & Nutrition - Precision Nutrition's Encyclopedia of Food

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Description

Honeydew melon is a smooth, pale green, nearly perfectly spherical orb closely related to cantaloupe. Depending on where you come from, honeydew may also be called honeymelon, Bailan melon, or White Antibes melon. Honeydew belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes squash, cucumbers, zucchinis, and other melons. As its name suggests, honeydew has a pale green, juicy flesh with the sweet perfume and flavor of honey, and cool cucumber undertones. Lesser known are orange-fleshed honeydews, which bear the same characteristics as a classic honeydew, but with a sunset-colored flesh. Pro tip: Honeydews are delicious eaten without any adornments, although they are a special treat when frozen and then blended (no other ingredients needed!) into a refreshing sorbet.