Galia Melons
Galia melons are a quite new variety. They taste very sweet and have a strong aroma. Galias have a golden-green coloured rind with a fine netting surrounding pale green-yellow flesh.
The name Galia is the feminine form of the Israeli name Gal, which means 'wave'. It was developed in Israel in the 70’s. Galias are now grown in Brazil, Spain, southern parts of the U.S., Costa Rica and Panama.
| Overview nutritional content of 100 g galia melon | |
|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 24 |
| Protein (g) | 0,5 |
| Fat (g) | 0,1 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 5,6 |
| Fibre (g) | 0,4 |
| Vitamins (mg) | |
| C | 15 |
| Minerals (mg) | |
| Calcium | 15 |
| Natrium | 15 |
| Iron | 0,2 |
| Sodium | 19 |
- Galias are best stored at a temperature of 6°C.
- How do you tell when a Galia melon is ripe? Not with softness at the stem end like many melons. Instead use the colour and fragrance. Ripe Galias will be more yellow than green, and will give off a good melon fragrance from the stem end.
- The fruit is available from September to May.
