Organic Charentais Melon

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Seasonality: Jul-Sep
Origin: USA-CO

Organic Charentais Melon is a small, globe-shaped French heirloom melon widely considered one of the finest melons in the world for its taste and texture. Prized for its petite size, Organic Charentais Melon is often called the "breakfast for two" melon, perfectly portioned for sharing.

The rind of Organic Charentais Melon is smooth to slightly netted, with a soft gray-green hue traced by dark green, furrowed sutures. Beneath that unassuming exterior lies the real reward: Organic Charentais Melon's flesh is a rich, vivid orange with a flowery, honeyed aroma that sets it apart from cantaloupe and other summer melon varieties.

Slice into an Organic Charentais Melon and its honeyed sweetness comes through immediately. The delicate, aromatic flavor of Organic Charentais Melon pairs beautifully with both simple and elevated preparations. Try wrapping thin slices of Organic Charentais Melon in prosciutto for a classic appetizer, or halve the melon and serve with port wine poured over the top for an elegant, low-effort dessert. Organic Charentais Melon is equally at home on a summer cheese board or spooned straight with a squeeze of lime.

Melissa's Certified Organic Produce is free of artificial or synthetic fertilizers and full of unforgettable, great tasting flavor. Our farmers use traditional earth-friendly farming methods inspected by a nationally recognized agency to verify organic authenticity. Melissa's Organic Produce, a choice made closer to nature.

Storage: Ripen Organic Charentais Melon at room temperature, then refrigerate. Once cut, store Organic Charentais Melon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.