Honeydew Melon
Fully-mature honeydew should have a smooth, light yellow to pale green skin. Melons will be slightly elongated and well shaped. The flesh is pale white-green to a medium green. The flesh should be firm, sweet and crunchy. The seed cavity should be moist and juicy. The melon should weigh between 5 lb. to 7 lbs. on average.

Storage
» Store immediately in the warmest part of the walk-in cooler. Honeydews are very susceptible to damage from the heat of the kitchen. Temperature fluctuations will cause the growth of mold to accelerate.
» Store exposed product away from drafts from the cooler fan. Always keep melons in a protected environment.
» Honeydews 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.
» Honeydews have an expected shelf life of 4-6 days. Plan to rotate frequently to maintain maximum quality.
» Avoid placing honeydews 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.