Charentais Melons - 3 Pack
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Not eligible for shipping to Canada or ArizonaMelissa’s Produce ships its legendary produce nationwide on Goldbelly! Charentais melons are said to be the finest melon in both taste and texture. Because of their small size, they are the perfect “breakfast for two” melon. These globe-shaped fruits have either a smooth or a slightly netted gray-green rind with dark green, slightly furrowed sutures. They have an orange flesh and a luscious, flowery aroma. Popular in Europe, Charentais’ are especially prized in France for their rich, honeyed finish. Try wrapping slices of Charentais with prosciutto as an appetizer or cut one in half and serve with port wine poured over it for a special dessert.
From its founding by Sharon and Joe Hernandez in 1984 in a small rented room, to its current standing as the U.S.‘s largest distributor of specialty produce with a 280,000 square foot warehouse in Los Angeles, Melissa’s Produce has remained family-run. If you’ve been wondering how world-class restaurants and TV shows like “Top Chef” have been able to track down the world’s best produce…well, the secret’s out. Fresh vegetable and fruit delivery includes flawless baby vegetables; exotic fruits including lychees and Pepino melons (and some you may not have even heard of, like sapotes and tamarillos); and more — you’ve truly never had produce like this.
This package includes 3 Charentais Melons
- Melons weigh approx. 3 lbs total
- Fruits arrive ready to enjoy or prepare!
- Upon arrival, fruits may be stored on the countertop for 3-5 days
The Produce For Top Chefs
The fruits and vegetables shipped by Melissa’s Produce simply don’t hold a candle to what’s piled high at your local megamart. Flawless baby vegetables; exotic fruits including lychees and Pepino melons (and some you may not have even heard of, like sapotes and tamarillos); sweet Ojai Pixie tangerines; juicy Sapūrana mangoes and Gold pineapples; a selection of banana varieties like Burro and Manzano… you’ve truly never had produce like this.
From its founding in a small rented room to its current standing as America’s largest distributor of specialty produce with a 280,000 square foot warehouse, Melissa’s has remained family-run with a tight-knit family of employees and long-standing relationships with growers around the world. If you’ve been wondering how world-class restaurants and TV shows like “Top Chef” have been able to track down the world’s best produce… well, the secret’s out.
