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[[Image:Melon.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Cantaloupe melons]] | [[Image:Melon.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Cantaloupe melons]] | ||
is a term used for various members of the [[Cucurbitaceae family]] with fleshy fruit. Melon can refer to either the plant or the fruit, which is a false berry. Many different cultivars have been produced, particularly of muskmelons. The plant grows as a vine. The melon has a very high water content. | is a term used for various members of the [[Cucurbitaceae family]] with fleshy fruit. Melon can refer to either the plant or the fruit, which is a false berry. Many different cultivars have been produced, particularly of muskmelons. The plant grows as a vine. The melon has a very high water content. | ||
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Revision as of 08:34, 29 April 2014
is a term used for various members of the Cucurbitaceae family with fleshy fruit. Melon can refer to either the plant or the fruit, which is a false berry. Many different cultivars have been produced, particularly of muskmelons. The plant grows as a vine. The melon has a very high water content.
Melons are not usually cooked and are often eaten as a starter.
How much does one cup of melon weigh?
Estimated US cup to weight equivalents:
| Ingredient | US Cups | Grams | Ounces | |
| Melon | 1 |
150 grams | 5 ounces | |
Conversion notes:
Every ingredient has a cups to ounces or grams conversion table. Search for the ingredient, cup to weight conversions are at the end of each ingredient page.
We also have a generic conversion table and a portions per person lookup.
Try this unusual recipe that uses the discarded seeds and pulp from a cantaloupe melon: Horchata de melón.
Seasonal Information: Melons
This information is specifically for countries in the northern temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere; particularly the United Kingdom, however it should be applicable for northern USA, northern Europe, Canada, Russia, etc.
Melons are at their best and in season during the following months: July, August & September.