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Hami-Gua melons are very large, more on the scale of a watermelon than a cantaloupe. They have a golden yellow, lightly netted skin and are quite hard. The inner flesh is a pale, coral color and surrounds a large central seed cavity. The flesh is crisp yet juicy and refreshingly sweet. Hami-Gua melons have the trademark muskmelon aroma: floral and sweet.
Hami-Gua melons are available typically in local markets during the spring and summer months.
The Hami-Gua melon is a muskmelon that takes form in over 180 different variations, creating melons of different sizes, patterns, colors and shapes. The melons common denominator is their sugar content. On the Brix scale, Hami melons score 14 to 16% sugar content. The flavor of the melon is a complex interaction of sugar, acid, texture and volatile compounds, making each melon variety individually unique.
Hami-Gua melons are most frequently prepared and eaten fresh. Hami-Gua melon pairs well with curry, cucumber, citrus juice, mint, basil, chilies, red onion, coconut milk, feta cheese and cottage cheese. In China the Hami-Gua melon is popularly baked into mooncakes, crushed and added to carbonated beverages and dried into strips. Having a long shelf life, Hami-Gua melons can keep up to thirty days without refrigeration. Once cut Hami-Gua melon should be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator and consumed within four days.
In Xinjiang, China the Hami-Gua melon has long held a place of cultural significance. In ancient times the melons were sent from Hami to the Emperor and the imperial court as a tribute. The melon is celebrated in Xinjiang every summer at the annual Hami Melon Festival which features melon carving, painting, contests, folk art performances and tastings of over 100 different variates of Hami melon.
The Hami-Gua melon was first cultivated in the Xinjiang region of northwest China. It is still primarily cultivated in China and several other Asian countries, though it can be found in limited markets in America in the Western states such as California and Oregon. Typically Hami-Gua melons are ready for harvest about 35 days after flowering.
Recipes that include Hami-Gua Melon. One
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easiest, three is harder.
People have shared Hami-Gua Melon using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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Description/Taste
Hami-Gua melons are very large, more on the scale of a watermelon than a cantaloupe. They have a golden yellow, lightly netted skin and are quite hard. The inner flesh is a pale, coral color and surrounds a large central seed cavity. The flesh is crisp yet juicy and refreshingly sweet. Hami-Gua melons have the trademark muskmelon aroma: floral and sweet.
Seasons/Availability
Hami-Gua melons are available typically in local markets during the spring and summer months.
Current Facts
The Hami-Gua melon is a muskmelon that takes form in over 180 different variations, creating melons of different sizes, patterns, colors and shapes. The melons common denominator is their sugar content. On the Brix scale, Hami melons score 14 to 16% sugar content. The flavor of the melon is a complex interaction of sugar, acid, texture and volatile compounds, making each melon variety individually unique.
Applications
Hami-Gua melons are most frequently prepared and eaten fresh. Hami-Gua melon pairs well with curry, cucumber, citrus juice, mint, basil, chilies, red onion, coconut milk, feta cheese and cottage cheese. In China the Hami-Gua melon is popularly baked into mooncakes, crushed and added to carbonated beverages and dried into strips. Having a long shelf life, Hami-Gua melons can keep up to thirty days without refrigeration. Once cut Hami-Gua melon should be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator and consumed within four days.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Xinjiang, China the Hami-Gua melon has long held a place of cultural significance. In ancient times the melons were sent from Hami to the Emperor and the imperial court as a tribute. The melon is celebrated in Xinjiang every summer at the annual Hami Melon Festival which features melon carving, painting, contests, folk art performances and tastings of over 100 different variates of Hami melon.
Geography/History
The Hami-Gua melon was first cultivated in the Xinjiang region of northwest China. It is still primarily cultivated in China and several other Asian countries, though it can be found in limited markets in America in the Western states such as California and Oregon. Typically Hami-Gua melons are ready for harvest about 35 days after flowering.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Hami-Gua Melon. One
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Chilled Tapioca Pearls with Sweet Coconut & Melon |
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Coconut Melon Smoothie |
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People have shared Hami-Gua Melon using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 4 days ago, 7/07/20 Sharer's comments : Melon Hami-Gua ☀️ Local production from Greece 🇬🇷 
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Buford Highway Farmers Market
Buford HWY Farmers Market
Near Doraville, Georgia, United States5600 Buford HWY NE Doraville GA 30340 770-455-0770 About 322 days ago, 8/24/19 Sharer's comments : Hami melons at Buford Farmers Market 
Barons Marketplace
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 337 days ago, 8/09/19 Sharer's comments : Bright yellow, aromatic Hami melons 
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Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 397 days ago, 6/10/19 Sharer's comments : Grown in USA ! Hami melons! 
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NTUC FairPrice
Near Aft Blk 182, SingaporeAbout 471 days ago, 3/28/19 Sharer's comments : aka silk melon, photographed in NTUC Singapore |
