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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Seasons/Availability
Galia melons are available spring to mid fall. Imported Costa Rican Galia melons are available beginning in winter.
Current Facts
Galia melons are a hybrid melon and member of the Cucurbitaceae family, a very broad family of traveling vines, including cucumbers and squashes. Other common marketing names are Middle Eastern melon, Passport, Mediterranean or Israeli melons.
Description/Taste
The Galia melon has a lightly netted golden yellow rind with a pale glacial green succulent flesh that has a signature spicy sweet flavor with tropical and perfumed aromatics. This melon will continue to ripen when removed from the plant and because of its aromatics, it will permeate other foods.
Applications
To aid in selecting a ripe melon, press the end opposite of the stem. If ripe, it should yield with gentle pressure. Unlike most melons, Galias are at their very best chilled. Galia melons pair well with ginger, seafood, mint and soft cheeses. Use Galia melons in fruit salads as well as breakfast preparations and main dishes. Store unripe melons at room temperature. Refrigerate ripe melons in a plastic bag two to three days.
Geography/History
The Galia melon was developed in Israel. This variety is still cultivated primarily in Israel with very little exposure in North America. Galia melons are also grown in Latin America and Puerto Rico.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Galia Melon. One
is easiest, three is harder.| The Kitchn |
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Cool Melon Salad with Hot Bacon |
| Slashfood |
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Thai Inspired Melon Salad |
| David Lebovitz |
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Frozen Melon Margaritas |
