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The Instacart guide to Canary melons
If you haven't had the opportunity to try a slice of the sweet and juicy Canary melon, it's definitely a fruit you should add to your shopping list. It's called a Canary melon due to its bright yellow color that resembles that of the well-known bird, the canary. Inside, the flesh is pale in color but oh so juicy. This melon is similar to both the Honeydew melon and Cantaloupe, being that it's from the same Cucumis Melo plant species. Its center has orange-colored seeds, and the rind is somewhat smooth with a waxy feel.
Also known as the Juan Canary, Winter, or Spanish melon, you'll find the unique Canary melon has a scent reminiscent of banana and pineapple. This melon has a long shelf-life after it's been picked, so you don't have to worry about eating it right away. Thanks to its mildly sweet yet tangy flavor, you can easily eat Canary melon all on its own, or add it to cold soups or fruit salads to enhance their flavor. You'll find Canary melons in stores from spring until fall, but they're most readily available during the summer months.
While the Canary melon is common in parts of Asia, Japan, South Korea, and Morocco, it's also grown in the United States. Farmers throughout the San Joaquin Valley in California grow and sell this melon for consumption across the country. This particular fruit does best in arid climates with moderate to warm temperatures. It can be difficult to grow due to its susceptibility to disease and mildew.
Those who want to try the Canary melon for themselves can put one in their cart via the Instacart app. An Instacart shopper will choose a brightly colored Canary melon for you and deliver it to your door within 2 hours!
About Canary melons
Canary melons are large, oval-shaped fruits that are slightly elongated compared to their relatives, the Honeydew melon and Cantaloupe. These melons provide you with a lot of the nutrients you need in your daily diet and help you maintain a healthy weight. Add one to your cart and have it delivered by an Instacart shopper to save you time and help you start eating healthy today!
Canary melons are a good source of fiber, which is linked to helping lower rates of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and obesity. Other benefits of eating Canary melons include:
- They're low in calories: A half-cup serving of Canary melon contains only 25 calories, making it a low-calorie energy-dense food that you can eat any time.
- They protect you from free radicals: Canary melons are high in vitamin C, an antioxidant that can protect your body against cell-damaging free radicals.
- They support healthy vision:Â Canary melons contain the essential vitamin A, which contributes to healthy eyesight thanks to a protein that absorbs light.
How to pick out Canary melons
Choosing the right Canary melon doesn't have to be difficult, but it's important to know what you're looking for to ensure that you get the best fruit possible. Inspect the melon's rind to ensure there's no green color on its surface, which indicates the Canary melon isn't ripe. Fully ripened Canary melons will have a deep yellow color that makes them stand out on the shelf in the produce department. You'll also want to feel the weight of your Canary melon. Typically, this type of melon should feel heavy for its size and weigh between 4 and 5 pounds.
If your busy schedule doesn't provide you with enough time to pick out your own Canary melon from your local grocery store, check out the easy-to-use Instacart app that lets you pick out fruit from anywhere using your smart device. Once you've placed your order, an Instacart shopper will deliver it to you in as little as 2 hours! This means you can eat healthily and save time.
How to tell if Canary melons are bad
Although Canary melons rarely contain harmful bacteria inside, their rinds can be contaminated with bacteria that could potentially make you sick. When picking out your Canary melon, you want to ensure that it's fresh and has been properly stored to avoid any sort of contamination. Some of the ways to tell if a Canary melon has gone bad are:
- It has a rind that's discolored.
- It has insect damage, such as holes in the rind.
- It's been packaged in a subpar method that's caused damage to its exterior.
Canary Melons Near Me
Buy your favorite Canary Melons online with Instacart. Order Canary Melons from local and national retailers near you and enjoy on-demand, contactless delivery or pickup within 2 hours.
FAQs about Canary melons
Wash your hands and the Canary melon to avoid cross-contamination with other foods you're preparing. Simply rinsing the Canary melon should be enough, but make sure that you never put the fruit in the refrigerator when it's wet. Let it sit out to dry before storing it. Uncut, whole Canary melons can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 15 days, depending on the variety and ripeness. Once you cut the Canary melon, you can refrigerate any unused portion for about three to four days, but throw out cut melon left at room temperature for over three hours.