Kiwano (Horned Melon)

Add a bold pop of flavor and color to your fruit basket with the Kiwano Horned Melon, a striking, spiky fruit native to Africa and now grown in warm climates worldwide. Also known as African horned cucumber or jelly melon, this eye-catching fruit is packed with nutrients and flavor.

With its vibrant orange skin and lime-green, jelly-like interior, the kiwano offers a refreshing, lightly sweet taste, somewhere between cucumber, kiwi, and banana. 

• Taste & Texture: Mildly sweet and tart with hints of kiwi, cucumber, and melon. Jelly-like, juicy, and filled with edible seeds. 
• How to Use: Slice in half and scoop out the pulp with a spoon, add to yogurt, sorbet, cocktails, or smoothie bowls, use the vibrant rind as a decorative serving bowl
• Health Benefits: Antioxidant rich, boosts immune system, supports digestive health, promotes heart health, aids in blood sugar regulation, contributes to skin & bone health, helps with weight management, enhances cognitive function, promotes electrolyte balance.
• Storage Tips: Store at room temperature until fully ripe. Once ripe, refrigerate and consume within 5–7 days. Do not freeze whole; pulp can be frozen for smoothies.