Produce Briefs...
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.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Seasons/Availability
Orange watermelon have sporadic availability. Typically late spring and early summer.
Description/Taste
This variety of watermelon has a light green rind with darker green stripes, and pale orange-colored flesh. Orange watermelon has a crisp, juicy texture and mildly sweet flavor-- less sweet than red-fleshed watermelon. This orange-fleshed variety contains immature, white, edible seeds and is medium-sized, roughly eight to ten pounds when ripe. Choosing a great watermelon can be difficult. Look for those heavy for their size with a symmetrical shape.
Nutritional Value
Two cups of diced pieces of watermelon provides carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and about 80 calories. Additionally, orange-fleshed melons are high in vitamin A and beta-carotene. Ninety-two percent water, watermelon is the ideal healthy treat in hot weather replenishing lost body fluids, especially during exercise.
Applications
Orange watermelon may be substituted for red watermelon or any other sweet, breakfast melon in fresh or juicing preparations. Use the juice in cocktails, syrups and frozen desserts. Cubed watermelon flesh pairs well with arugula, feta or goat's cheeses, fresh herbs, citrus, olive oil, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic and onions. Use the flesh in cold soups, jams, green salads or fruit salads, or pickle the rind. Orange watermelon will keep up two weeks in the refrigerator.
Geography/History
Gaining popularity in the early nineteenth century, white-fleshed watermelon varieties are nearly extinct even though they are probably the original color. California and Arizona are major producers.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Orange Watermelon. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Greg Cooks |
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Spicy Watermelon Soup |
| Vital Juice |
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Agua Fresca |
| Cafe Liz |
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Watermelon with Arak and Basil |
| Homes and Babies |
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Coffee crusted pork with orang watermelon relish |
