09/09/2022
Available po ulit
50/pot only
Pepino melon Nutrition facts
Pepino melon is a juicy, delicious, pleasantly. It belongs to the nightshade or Solanaceae, the same family as tomatoes, eggplants and capsicums.
Scientific name: Solanum muricatum. Some of common names include mellow fruit, tree melon, melon pear, sweet cucumber (pepino dulse) and melon shrub.
Pepino is an annual, semi-dense, small shrub reaching about 1-2 meters tall. It flourishes well in well-drained loam soil and frost-free climates. Its deep green, elongated leaves resemble those like capsicum plants but larger in size.
Light-blue flowers bloom which develop into fruits in 30-50 days. The fruits come in various colors, shapes, and sizes. In general, they are light yellow, smooth surfaces with purple speckles, ovate to elongated, measuring about the size of a small orange, and weigh 300-500 grams. Inside, its smooth, juicy, cream textured flesh is sweet, and the flavor is reminiscent of honeydew melon. The seeds are edible.
Health benefits of Pepino melon
Pepinos are low calorie fruits endowed with health benefiting phyto-nutrients, dietary-fiber, minerals and vitamins.
The antioxidants present in pepinos are scientifically found to be anti-inflammatory, skin-protective and may help prevent from cancers.
Yellow-fleshed pepino fruits contain phenolic compounds such as β-carotene, and zea-xanthin. Zeaxanthin helps protect retina from the "age-related macular related macular disease" (ARMD) by filtering harmful ultra-violet rays, especially in the older adults
In addition to β-carotene, it contains average levels of vitamin-A and flavonoid antioxidants such as lutein. Altogether, these pigment compounds are found to have antioxidant properties and take part in night-vision, maintenance of healthy mucosa and skin, and bones. Consumption of natural vegetables and fruits rich in flavonoids is known to help protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.
Fresh fruit has moderate amounts of vitamin-C. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin-C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful free radicals.
Fresh pepino melon is moderately good source of potassium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure caused by sodium.
Further, they carry average levels of vital B-complex vitamins such as thiamin, niacin, folic acid, riboflavin as well some minerals like phosporus, iron, calcium, manganese and trace elements.
In traditional medicines, pepino thought to possess antirheumatic properties. It is also thought to be useful for treating respiratory infections and various skin problems.
Source:google
