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Though they look like fruit from another planet, kiwano melons (aka African horned cucumbers, English tomatoes, jelly melons, horned melons, hedged gourds) are actually African in origin. On the outside, their bright, colorful, and oddly shaped outer husks are inedible, but make them popular decorative fruit. Once sliced open, their exposed inner cavity is revealed to be filled with large seeds enclosed in lime green jelly sacs. These can be scooped out and consumed with the seeds (like pomegranate arils) or squeezed for their juice. Their mild, refreshing flavor is cucumber-esque, with hints of citrus or zucchini. Kiwanos are very high in vitamin C.
Storage: Store horned melons in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate.
Shelf Life: Up to three months.
Often seasoned with a pinch of salt or a little sugar (try demerara sugar or granulated honey for richer flavor) kiwanos’ inner juice sacs can be consumed as a snack, tossed in fruit salad, or used to top ice creams and custards. If the juice is squeezed out, it can be used in sauces. For an unusual presentation, consider using the cleaned out husk as a serving vessel. The whole melon can also be cut into wedges or slices and served. How you cut a kiwano (crosswise, lengthwise, or into wedges) will have a dramatic effect on how the inner fruit looks, so experiment for different, but always striking, presentations. Kiwano seeds make a striking cocktail garnish, and can be blended with simple syrup (how to make simple syrup) for mixing with other beverage ingredients. Flavors that pair well with kiwano melons include coconut, tropical & citrus fruits, yogurt, honey, star fruit & cream. Horned Melon Yogurt Mousse Recipe
Fresh Bitter Melon approx. 10 lbs total $155 Includes Fedex Overnight Shipping
Fresh Coconut 9 pieces (about 10 lbs total) Out of Season Includes Fedex Overnight Shipping
Baby Coconuts approx. 2.25 lbs total (in 3 oz bags) Out of Stock Includes Fedex Express Saver
Starfruit approx. 8 lbs total $129 Includes Fedex Overnight Shipping
Kumquats approx. 10 lbs total $149 Includes Fedex Overnight Shipping
