Canary Melons The Canary melon is a large, bright-yellow melon with a pale green to white inner flesh. This melon has a distinctively sweet flavor that is slightly tangier than a honeydew melon. The flesh looks like that of a pear but is softer and tastes similar to a cantaloupe. When ripe, the rind has a slightly waxy feel. The name comes from its bright yellow color, which resembles that of the canary. This melon is often marketed as the Juan Canary melon or "variety melons" and can be found in various sizes and shapes. This melon is common in parts of Asia, e.g., Japan and South Korea

Storage
» Store immediately covered or protected in the warmest part of the walk-in cooler. Canary melons are very susceptible to damage from too cold environments. Chill damage will cause the flesh to become soft and mealy.
» Store exposed product away from drafts from the cooler fan. Always keep melons in a protected environment.
» Canary melons are ethylene producers. Store away from vegetables that are ethylene sensitive.
» Do not stack product on top of the cases or cause the melons to be crushed.
» Remove any melons with damage or that begin to mold immediately.

Handling
» Follow good rotation practices, first shipments received should be used first.
» Avoid dropping the case or rough handling.
» Canary melons have an expected shelf life of 5-6 days. Plan to rotate frequently to maintain maximum quality.
» Avoid placing canary melons on non-sanitized kitchen counter tops to help prevent the potential for cross contamination. Always use sanitized, sharp knives to prep.

Preparation
» Try to use the entire melon in the prep process. Refrain from storing partially used melons.
» Store prepared product in refridgerator.