http://fruitmaven.com/2009/11/kiwanohorned-melon/ Your guide through the wild world of fruit. Thu, 17 May 2012 16:49:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://fruitmaven.com/2009/11/kiwanohorned-melon/comment-page-1/#comment-567 Anonymouse Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:48:58 +0000 http://fruitmaven.com/?p=713#comment-567 From reviews of this melon I've seen, I can only come to the conclusion that the flavor varies widely (probably due to how ripe it is). Mine had no hint of bitterness or cucumber flavor. Instead, it had a very agreeable flavor, probably best described as a mix of banana, lime, and kiwi. Not too strong, not too sweet, but tasty nonetheless. The citrus-like seed sacs full of gelatinous fluid give it the color and texture of lime jello. If only someone could breed a seedless variety, I'd rate it as a five-star overall. Sadly, the seeds make it even harder/slower to eat than a pomegranate. So you either need to eat it slowly, chomp the (unappealing) seeds, or just scoop out the innards, cook them down, and strain the seeds out (haven't tried this last technique). From reviews of this melon I’ve seen, I can only come to the conclusion that the flavor varies widely (probably due to how ripe it is). Mine had no hint of bitterness or cucumber flavor. Instead, it had a very agreeable flavor, probably best described as a mix of banana, lime, and kiwi. Not too strong, not too sweet, but tasty nonetheless. The citrus-like seed sacs full of gelatinous fluid give it the color and texture of lime jello. If only someone could breed a seedless variety, I’d rate it as a five-star overall. Sadly, the seeds make it even harder/slower to eat than a pomegranate. So you either need to eat it slowly, chomp the (unappealing) seeds, or just scoop out the innards, cook them down, and strain the seeds out (haven’t tried this last technique).

]]> http://fruitmaven.com/2009/11/kiwanohorned-melon/comment-page-1/#comment-325 davecito Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:35:12 +0000 http://fruitmaven.com/?p=713#comment-325 I certainly agree with your assessment of the flavor - very photogenic, not so delicious. I certainly agree with your assessment of the flavor – very photogenic, not so delicious.

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