Melons

Cantaloupe/Muskmelon

Vitamins and Minerals

Cantaloup contains carbs, protein, fiber, Vitamin A, potassium, folate, and Vitamin C.

Essential to (Body parts/Functions)

Cantaloup helps you to fight against cancer by inhibiting the growth of free radicals. Cantaloupe is beneficial for eye health, healthy red blood cells, healthy immune system. It is also involved in the production of muscles., cartilage, blood vessels, and collagen in bones. Cantaloup is effective against diseases like asthma, and diabetes. It also improves digestion and kidney health. Cantaloup helps to control blood pressure.

Origin

Cantaloupe has been cultivated since ancient times in the Nile River valley of Egypt. Indians are also known how to grow the melon. It belongs to the family Cucubits. It is an oblate, round fruit that tastes is very sweet.

Varities And Types

It has many types, some best types are European cantaloupe, North America cantaloupe, Asian cantaloupe, Galia cantaloupe and Charentais cantaloupe

Production

China, and Turkey are the largest producer of cantaloupes.

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