Honeydew Presentation

By: Hamza Alala

What is a honeydew?
• Honeydew melon – also known as honey melon -
is a fruit that belongs to the muskmelon species.
• Think of something such as a watermelon:
Honeydews have a high water content
• Honeydew melons originate from a member of
Cucurbitaceae family which consists of other fruits
and melons.
• Squash
• Cucumbers
• Zucchinis
• Other melons
Physical Appearance of Honeydews
• Honeydew melons are perfectly spherical with a
smooth & slightly waxy, cream-colored skin.
• Inside there is something known as “fruit bears”
which a deliciously sweet and juicy pale green
flesh.
• In the internal core, it contains a cluster of small,
pale seeds at its core.
• When ripe, it is firm, thin and smooth.
 Average taste
and aroma
Odor:
• Pleasant
• Sweet
• Honeydew melon with waxy
and oily nuance
• Musky scent
Flavor:
• Heavy
• Waxy
• Fatty mouth feel
• Mild, yet, sweet and has a
juicy, succulent flavor
• If one has ever smelt a watermelon,
it is a similar case with this fruit as
they contain organic compounds
 Honeydews Origin
Honeydew initially is thought to be of Middle Eastern
or Western Asian native descent; but the exact origin
is unknown.

However, the main groups – based off geographical

research – would be Algeria, Southern France and
Spain.

Honeydew melons were discovered in 2400 BCE in

Ancient Egypt

In Ontario, honeydew is grown in Southwest region;

which require a hot long summer. Honeydews did not
make its way towards Europe until the 15th century.

After passing decades, it made its way towards North

America.
 Where are
Honeydews
grown?
• Honeydews are grown in
Southwest, Ontario.
• These melons typically
require a long, hot summer
• Southwest Ontario is perfect
for this case as it provides
humid continental climate.
• Other types of melons are
also grown in these climatic
conditions.
Variety of
Honeydews
• There are 2 distinctive honeydew
that are based off color:
White honeydew melons:
• Smooth
• White Skinned
• Pale
• Green Fleshed
Yellow Honeydew Melons:
• Gold Yellow Skin
• Green Flesh
Growing Seasons and
Harvesting Dates
• Honeydew melons mature
in 65 to 100 days,
depending on the cultivar.
• Various types of honey
melon can be grown during
the spring and fall. Based on
zones, the seeds can be
planted outdoors on days
of:
• May 1-15
• April 1-15
2 ways to keep it fresh & what
must be done to make it fresh
1. Starting at the top, slice away the rind in strips
2. Cut all the way around the fruit,
3. leaving no bitter rind on the melon flesh.
4. Finish by slicing away the remaining round top of the
rind. Cut the honeydew in half from top to bottom.
• Honeydew melons should be stored at room temperature
when whole to soften and become juicier. 
• If it's already quite ripe or once cut, store it in the
refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
4 Medicinal Uses
of Honeydew
• Rich in Nutrients. ...
• May Help Reduce Blood Pressure
• Contains Nutrients Vital to Bone
Health
• May Improve Blood Sugar Control
• Rich in Electrolytes and Water
• May Support Healthy Skin
• May Boost Your Immune System
• May Promote Proper Digestion
Honeydew
Sorbet
Ingredients:
• 1 honeydew melon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey

1.Slice the honeydew into 1″ chunks and spread out on

a baking sheet.
2.Put it in the freezer for 4-6 hours until frozen.
3.Once frozen, put the chunks in the blender with the
lemon juice and sweetener.
4.You may need to add a couple tablespoons of water
to help it to start blending.
5.If you don’t have a high-powered blender, you can
make this in a food processor.
6.Blend until smooth.
7.Put it back into the freezer for another 30 minutes
until it sets.
Honeydew Melon
Aqua Fresca
• 1 medium size honeydew melon,
cubed/chunked
• 2 cups cold coconut water or
filtered water
• 2 limes, juiced
• ¼ cup raw honey
• Ice from filtered water
Works Cited Page
• https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/stories/everything-you-need-to-k
now-about-shopping-for-storing-and-preparing-in-season-honeydew-
melon
• https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/pdf/fact-s
heet-honeydew.pdf
• https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/melons/honeyde
w-melon-ripeness.htm
• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/honeydew
• http://www.heirloom-organics.com/guide/va/guidetogrowinghoneyd
ewmelon.html
• https://www.foodbloggersofcanada.com/how-to-grow-melons-in-can
ada/
Thank you
for
listening!