Organic Dried Italian Melon

History

Melon possibly originated in Africa (though some believe it to have originated in Asia, ancient Persia, India, or the deserts of Iran). In the 5th century B.C., the Egyptians began exporting it throughout the Mediterranean basin. Melon was brought to Italy in the early Roman imperial age, as reported by Pliny (1st century A.D.) in his book Naturalis Historia, where he compared this fruit to the quince-shaped cucumber, the melopepaes.

Current knowledge of melon’s diffusion in the Mediterranean basin, however, has been challenged by recent archaeological discoveries made in Sardinia, where melon seeds dating back to a period earlier than the Bronze Age (between 1310-1120 B.C., in the midst of the Nuragic period) were found at the archaeological site of Sa Osa in Cabras, in the province of Oristano.

Source: Nutspaper 3/2017

Selection

Buy organic dried melon Online

We want to nurture your love for organic dried Italian melon with no added sugar – containing only natural sugar. As nut experts we have selected organic dried melon that is grown with respect for our supply chain.

Where to buy organic dried Italian melon?

Organic dried Italian melon is only to be found on our online nut shop and nowhere else offline. This is the only way we can provide you with quality, organic dried melon from our supply chain, available in large packs at an affordable price.

Affordable price

Affordable price means to us offering our clients organic dried melon that everybody can enjoy. We want, on the one hand, to place the proper value on raw materials in order to obtain a quality product by paying our farmers a fair price; on the other hand, we want to fulfil your needs when it comes to pricing.

We establish fair long-term relationships with our producers to avoid race-to-the-bottom pricing and that are based on trust as part of our efforts to offer you the finest and most natural product.

Not only that: by choosing large packs of organic dried melon you are also contributing to the reduction in the use of plastic.

How much does 1 kg of organic dried melon cost?

The price per kg for Italian dried melon depends on the melon quality, variety and origin. On Nuturally, we have selected the best organic dried Italian melon with respect for our supply chain, farmers, and raw materials.

Storage

You can store organic dried melon in cool, dry places away from heat and moisture. Here are 4 useful tips:

• The best way to store organic dried melon is in a refrigerated environment. Nuturally organic dried melon can also be stored at room temperature during the winter season due to low temperatures. During summer, however, it is advisable to store the product in the refrigerator or in the coolest possible environment, as increased temperatures could encourage decay.
• The ideal container for the storage of organic dried melon is glass. Indeed, because of its composition it is impervious to chemical agents and gases, and, as it has excellent insulation properties, it holds the initial temperature for longer than other materials. It is even better if the glass is coloured: using coloured glass blocks the entry of certain wavelengths of light (including ultraviolet), and thus certain nutritional and organoleptic characteristics remain unaltered.
• The type of closure of the container is also important as an airtight cap ensures that the food is protected from excessive contact with oxygen that can lead to lipid oxidation and encourage the growth of aerobic bacteria.
• The best kind of storage environment is one which is well ventilated because ventilating the premises keeps internal humidity under control, which otherwise could escape from windows, thereby guaranteeing the right balance to lessen the onset of mould.