Honeydew Melon

A honeydew melon has a round to slightly oval shape, typically 15-22 cm (5.9-8.7 in) long. It generally ranges in weight from 1.8 to 3.6 kg (4.0 to 7.9 lb). The flesh is pale green in color, while the smooth peel ranges from greenish to yellow. Like most fruit, honeydew has seeds. Honeydew's thick, juicy, sweet flesh is often eaten for dessert, and is commonly found in supermarkets across the world.When Americans speak of the honeydew melon, they're generally referring to the White Antibes melon, a type of muskmelon, grown in France and throughout the United States. Honeydew melons are low in calories and fat, and high in fiber, making them a highly nutritious food. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk of acquiring serious health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers.