Description
The Galia melon, also known as Sarda in Southeast Asia, is a unique F1 hybrid melon created from cantaloupe and honeydew melon. Galia melons have yellow-orange skin with a light tan netting that strongly resembles a cantaloupe’s outside in both texture and color. The delicious inner fruit flesh ranges from green to a light yellow hue with a sweet and spicy flavor and a banana-like or tropical fragrance. In this way, the Galia melon resembles its parent melon. The Galia melon should be sweet-smelling and firm to the touch when ripe. Typically around 1kg, the fruit is highly desirable and popular throughout Asia, South America, the Mediterranean countries and Europe.
Rich with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, the Galia melon is a healthy choice of fruit. Its sweet flavors, pleasing texture, and low-calorie count make it a delicious and healthy option for snacking, sides, and dessert. The soluble dietary fiber in Galia melon aids in healthy digestion. Beyond this, the melon contains no fat, no cholesterol, and is low in calories. It melon can aid in weight loss and management as a part of a balanced diet.