Is cantaloupe a fruit or a vegetable?

Is cantaloupe a fruit or a vegetable?

Muskmelon is a fruit. Because it can be eaten raw, it cannot be used for cooking. Muskmelon is an annual herb with good adaptability. It usually matures and is available on the market in early April and late May.

Nutritional value of cantaloupe

Cantaloupe tastes very sweet and the surface of the fruit has a certain aroma. The most common way to eat it is to wash it and eat it raw. You can also peel off the skin and make fruit salad with other fruits and yogurt.

1. Replenish physical strength: Muskmelon contains a variety of vitamins and various minerals, which can generally replenish nutrients and energy well.

2. Weight loss: Cantaloupe is quite sweet, so it can be used as a meal replacement and has a good weight loss effect.

3. Relieve constipation: Cantaloupe contains a lot of plant fiber, so it can have a certain regulating effect on the stomach and intestines.

Muskmelon Origin and Planting

Muskmelon is widely grown all over the country, and is generally more common in Gansu, Shandong and Henan. Among them, the muskmelons produced in the northwest region are the best and taste sweeter.

It is generally more appropriate to plant cantaloupe in autumn from August to October. It is generally more suitable to be planted in an environment with high temperature and sufficient light. Cantaloupe grown in an environment with large temperature differences generally grow better.