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Cantaloupe powder

Botanical Name: Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Plant Part Used: Fruit
Processing Method: Freeze Drying, Grinding

Also known as spanspek, sweet melon, or rockmelon, cantaloupe belongs to the family of Cucurbitaceae. This orange-fleshed melon makes for an excellent snack, especially during summers. It is loaded with several nutrients, including minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. It is known to help prevent macular degeneration, regulate blood pressure, promote hydration, and aid digestion. It also helps promote hair and skin health.

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  • 1.What is the biological source of Cantaloupe?
    The biological source of Cantaloupe is Cucumis melo.
  • 2. Which plant part is used in this product?
    The fruit of the plant is used in this product.
  • 3. What are the other names of Cantaloupe?
    Cantaloupe is also known as Rockmelon, Sweet melon, and Spanspek.
  • 4. Are Cantaloupes and Muskmelons same?
    All Cantaloupes are Muskmelons, but all Muskmelons are not Cantaloupes. In general, Cantaloupe refers to 2 distinct varieties of Muskmelons - the North American cantaloupe (C. melo var. reticulatus) and the European cantaloupe (C. melo var. cantalupensis).
  • 5. What are the nutrients present in Cantaloupe?
    The primary nutrients present in Cantaloupe include carbohydrate, protein, provitamin A, carotenoid, beta-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • 6. What is the physical appearance of this product?
    The Cantaloupe Powder that we provide is a greenish yellow colour powder with a musky odour and sweet taste.
  • 7. What is the Moisture content in Cantaloupe Powder which you provide?
    The moisture content in our Cantaloupe Powder is below 5%. This offers better control over microbial growth and increases the overall shelf life.
  • 8. What are the heavy metals you consider for qualifying this material and why?
    We test our products for the presence of heavy metals including cadmium, arsenic, mercury, and lead as these are known as carcinogens and considered harmful for human consumption beyond certain limits. We also make sure our products abide by California prop 65 regulations for lead content below 0.5 ppm levels.

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