melon

Japanese: メロン
melon

Nutrition, Functions & Cooking Tips


Melons are said to have originated in either East Africa or the Middle East. They have a long history of cultivation, and the Hami melon, a type of melon, was an essential source of vitamins and hydration for caravans traveling along the Silk Road. In Japan, Hami melon cultivation also has a history of over 2,000 years.
○ Nutritional effects: Melon's main component is carbohydrates, with a lot of easily absorbed glucose and fructose, which helps to replenish energy. It also contains a lot of potassium and carotene, and outdoor-grown red-fleshed melons in particular have a carotene content of 3600μg per 100g, making them one of the highest among fruits. Carotene boosts the immune system, so it is expected to help prevent colds and cancer. On the other hand, it contains little dietary fiber, so it can provide nutrition without putting a strain on the stomach.
Melon contains a compound called adenosine, which is thought to inhibit blood clotting and reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis and stroke.
People with allergies should be careful. If you feel a tingling sensation or discomfort in your mouth when you put it in your mouth, it may be a sign of an allergic reaction. Melon becomes sweeter when chilled, but chilling it too much can put a strain on the stomach, so people with weak stomachs should be careful.
Melons are often shipped and sold while still firm, so they are left to ripen at room temperature before being put into the refrigerator. When the bottom of the melon turns yellow and feels slightly soft when pressed, it is ready to eat.

Source: Shogakukan Medical Museum of Food Information

Japanese:

《栄養と働き&調理のポイント》


 メロンの原産地は東アフリカとも中近東ともいわれます。栽培の歴史は古く、メロンの一種ハミウリは、シルクロードを行き交う隊商のビタミンや水分補給に欠かせないものでした。日本でもマクワウリ栽培は2000年を超える歴史があります。
○栄養成分としての働き
 メロンの主成分は糖質で、吸収されやすいブドウ糖、果糖が多く、エネルギー補給に役立ちます。カリウムとカロテンも多く、とくに露地ものの赤肉種メロンでは100gあたりのカロテン含有量は3600μgと、くだもの中では屈指です。カロテンは免疫力を高めるので、かぜやがんの予防に期待ができます。一方、食物繊維が少ないので、胃に負担をかけずに栄養補給ができます。
 メロンにはアデニシンという成分が含まれ、血液の凝固を阻止し、動脈硬化症や脳卒中のリスクが減ると考えられています。
 アレルギーのある人は注意してください。口の中に含んだときにチクチクしたり、違和感がある場合は、アレルギー反応の前ぶれです。なお、メロンは冷やすと甘みが増しますが、冷やしすぎは胃に負担をかけるので、胃腸の弱い人は注意しましょう。
 メロンはまだかたいうちに出荷されて売られる場合が多いので、室温で完熟させてから冷蔵庫に入れます。メロンのお尻の部分が黄色くなり、押してみて少しやわらかくなったら食べごろです。

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