Melon - Yellow Watermelon
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Weight - 2KG
Origin - Africa
Introduction
No this hasn't been photoshopped, this really is a large yellow watermelon weighing over 1.6kgs! The yellow watermelon is just as sweet and refreshing as a normal watermelon but contains more beta-carotene, which is an antioxidant linked to protecting against some eye conditions.
History
The yellow watermelon is actually the original watermelon, first found growing in Africa over 5000 years ago, the red watermelon was a result of cross-breeding.
Regions
The yellow Watermelon is now very rare and can only be found growing in just a small number of countries in such as Thailand, Indonesia and Nigeria.
Flavours & Texture
Watermelon is a very juicy and refreshing fruit. It doesn’t have a strong taste but it is, in general, sweet and fruity. It has a high water content, approximately 92%, giving its flesh a crumbly and subtly crunchy texture and making it one of the top favourite thirst-quenching fruits.
Preparation
Carefully slice off the top and bottom of yellow watermelon using a serrated bread knife. Stand melon on a cut side, and carefully slice down through the middle. Cut the watermelon into wedges. You can eat it raw, in a fruit salad, or make juice, or smoothies.
Nutritional Value
Yellow Watermelon is very low in calories and contains a high level of anti-oxidants.
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Calories per 100 g |
30 kcal |
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Fat |
0,2 g |
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Carbohydrates |
7.6 g |
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Fibre |
0.4 g |
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Protein |
0.6 g |
SHIPPING
Choose your desired delivery date at the checkout, available delivery dates will be displayed at checkout stage. All orders are dispatched via DHL on a 24hr Next Working Day service. If no date is selected your order will be dispatched at the next available date.
We offer Free Next Working Day Delivery on all orders over £75 including our selection boxes.
Our shipping rates are as follows:-
England - £6.95
Scotland - £9.95
Northern Ireland - £9.95
Customers are responsible for being present at the shipping address provided on the date selected at checkout. Exotic Fruits are not responsible for any missed or attempted deliveries that must be rearranged by the customer.
All orders are packed in cardboard boxes with a biodegradable packing pellets to protect the fruit during transit, unfortunately we do not offer a gift wrapping or send the fruit in a gift basket as this may cause toe bruise during transit..
RETURNS
Let's start by stating the obvious. Since our produce is perishable we cannot accept returns.
That said, we want every customer to be happy so we do offer vouchers, refunds and replacements at our sole discretion if your fruit has arrived inedible. If you would like to report an item which has become damaged or perished during transit, please:- We are not responsible for products that spoil if there is not someone to receive your delivery on the date that you request it, full tracking is provided and can be requested anytime after dispatch.
