Yellow Watermelon

Single serving sized melons with an oval shape and deep yellow ridges, Korean melons have a juicy white flesh. They also have a large seed cavity in the center filled with edible seeds.

Their flavor profile is reminiscent of cantaloupe, pear and banana flavors. They are popular in Asia because they hold up well when cooked. Their convenient, smaller, size makes them easy to handle.

Korean melons are best served chilled. Chop and add to sweet or green salads, use to make smoothies, ice cream or other frozen desserts.

Midnight watermelon is an attractive seedless variety featuring a glossy dark green rind that is sure to capture your attention. Slice open and discover firm, dark red flesh with small pips.

This watermelon appeals to all of the senses with its sweet, fruity flavor with cucumber notes, beautiful color and crisp, juicy texture. The flavor, texture and color of Midnight watermelon pairs well with so many sweet and savory flavors.

According to MenuTrends Research on watermelon, the top savory ingredients to pair with are feta, mint, cucumber, arugula, tomato, pork, tomato and avocado. Surprise pairings include clams, olives, corn and mustard.

Midnight Watermelon is 100% usable; in addition to its sweet flesh, consider using the rind in various menu applications. For a reduced waste approach, use the whole fruit to juice, puree, glaze, grill, compress, pickle, infuse, carbonate, make foam — you name it!

The casaba melon was first cultivated in Persia thousands of years ago. It wasn’t introduced to the United States until the late nineteenth century when it was imported from Kasaba, Turkey.

Casaba melons are golden yellow with greenish coloration on their wrinkled exterior. The round, pumpkin shaped melon has a slight point at the stem end. The flesh is creamy-green, juicy and lightly sweet. Delicious eaten by as is, or for added flavor, try it with a sprinkle of ginger, salt, or a squeeze of lemon or lime juice. Casaba melons add sweetness to fruit salads and are refreshing used in drinks, like fruit punch, margaritas or daiquiris.

Canary Melons vary in shape from oval to oblong, almost similar to a bright yellow Honeydew Melon. The pale green to cream-colored skin protects the juicy pale orange flesh. Its firm, crisp flesh offers a very distinctive delicately sweet flavor, which unlike its appearance tastes more like a Cantaloupe.

They are delicious eaten by themselves, included in fruit salads, or added to drinks, such as fruit punches or daiquiris. For a new twist, try one with a sprinkle of ginger, salt, or a squeeze of lemon or lime.