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Friday, November 28, 2008

PIEL DE SAPO MELON



  • Common Name: Piel De Sapo Melon
  • Scientific Name: Cucumis melo
  • Specimens from: Spain
  • Specimens Weight: 1920 gm
Piel de sapo melon is one of the popular melons originated from Spain and it is widely available in Europe. Its Spanish name, when translated, means "toad skin." Obviously in reference to this fruit's green blotched rind. The rind is also waxy and with no netting.

It is usually oval in shape and the flesh is off-white to yellow. It is highly aroma, sweet and juicy. Would consider it to be one of the better tasting melons around. It looks almost identical to the "santa claus melon."

Piel de sapo melon; Cucumis melo; Inodorus group; Cucurbitaceae.

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11 comments:

cathy said...

Very interesting! I have never seen this melon before.

Tammy said...

I've never seen it before either, but it does have toad-ish skin.

RennyBA said...

Here to enjoy another exotic fruit and to tell you Happy Weekend :-)

JayEl said...

I never thought of the existence of this melon... amazing huh... one of a kind!!

Karin said...

Well, this type of melon is available here. Large quantities are imported from Spain.

Nature Nut /JJ Loch said...

PielDe Sapo Melon looks delicious!!! YUM!!! I love how you show us such a wide assortment of great foods. It makes me want to travel.

Happy Holidays! Fruity!!!

Hugs, JJ

Rita Ho said...

Another addition to my growling list of must-try fruit by Fruity. :)

Rita Ho said...

Ooops! .... growing. LOL!

Mark said...

Another new one! thanks!

Anna said...

Interesting, I am now into melons, have had only three or four types in my life! Anna :)

suman said...

Beautiful shape ,texture & aroma. magnificent fruit.

suman
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