Kiwano Melon FAQ Adventure: All Your Answers from Tree to Table
Everyone should try this unique melon.
If you’ve ever thought about trying a different fruit, you might consider trying the kiwano melon. This melon, also called the horned melon, is an exotic fruit from the central and southern regions of Africa that’s very delicious and offers many health benefits. The thick outer skin is bright orange and covered in small spiny projections, or horns, and the inner flesh consists of a gelatinous, lime green, or yellow substance that has many edible seeds. In this article, I’ll answer some questions about the kiwano melon.
Are the seeds edible?
Yes, the seeds are edible. The soft, whitish seeds look and taste similar to watermelon or cucumber seeds.
Are kiwano melons good for you?
Yes, it’s not only nutritious but also offers many potent antioxidants, many of which are nutrients themselves, such as vitamin C, A, zinc, and lutein.
Is it poisonous?
No, it isn’t. It has a variety of flavors, from bitter to pleasant, and eating it raw can be dangerous, but the non-bitter commercial cultivars don’t contain cucurbitacins and therefore aren’t harmful.
