Muskmelon

:  Muskmelons vary in shape in size and tend to weigh between 5 and 8 pounds. Most are round to ovate and some will have a slightly squat shape. They have a pronounced light tan netting over their exterior, a characteristic unique to all Muskmelon varieties. Offering a sweet aroma and flavour, the Muskmelon has high sugar content with lingering floral notes. When ripe the Muskmelon will have a sweet aroma and will feel weighty for its size. Muskmelons are best consumed within a few weeks of harvesting.

It is normally eaten as a fresh fruit, as a salad, or as a dessert with ice cream or custard.

Benefits :

Muskmelon contains vitamin A and vitamin C which has been shown to be helpful in promoting eye and skin health.

The fiber content in this fruit helps in regulating proper bowel movements with a calming and cooling effect on the stomach.

 It also contains phytochemicals, beta-carotene, and vitamin A that help in keeping the gut healthy.

Nutrients Per Serving:

100 grams of muskmelon contains:

Energy – 34 kcal

Dietary fiber – 0.9 gram    

Fat – 0.19 gram    

Protein – 0.84 gram    

Carbohydrates – 8.6 grams