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Charentais melon
The Charentais melon, with orange, sweet and highly fragrant flesh.
The Charentais melon is a round melon with smooth or finely netted skin, marked by light green ribs. Its bright orange flesh is melting, juicy and highly fragrant, with a sweet, musky taste. It is eaten ripe, when the aroma is noticeable and the stalk comes away. A catering classic, as a starter or dessert.
- Packaging
- Case 6 pieces
- Flavour
- Sweet, musky, highly fragrant
In the kitchen
- As a starter with cured ham
- Scooped into balls in a fruit cup
- In a chilled soup or sorbet
Origins, sizes and packaging vary with the seasons: our sales team will confirm current availability.
Seasons and origins
- Early season
- Peak season
- Late season
- Available but scarce
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Indicative calendar based on our sales over the last two years. Our sales team will confirm current availability.
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