Why is Hami melon called Hami melon? Is Hami melon bitter and poisonous?

Hami melon is known as the "king of melons" and enjoys a relatively high reputation both at home and abroad. Hami melon is a specialty of Hami area in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is rich in nutrition and has high medicinal value. Do you know why Hami melon is called Hami melon?

Contents of this article

1. Why is Hami melon called Hami melon?

2. Is bitter Hami melon poisonous?

3. Why does cantaloupe flesh make your mouth numb?

Why is Hami melon called Hami melon?

There is a saying that during the Qing Dynasty, the Hami King of Xinjiang sent this melon to the emperor, but the emperor and the people around him didn't know what the melon was called, but because it was sent by the Hami King, it was called Hami melon. Another saying is that this melon is produced in a region called Hami in Xinjiang, and it was named after the place, so it is called Hami melon.

Hami melon originated from Shanshan County, Turpan, Xinjiang, and has a cultivation history of more than 4,000 years. This is the region in China with the longest history of melon cultivation, the largest planting area, the richest variety resources, and the best quality.

Hami melon is a specialty of Hami Prefecture in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In 2009, it was approved by the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine for the implementation of geographical indication product protection.

Hami melon has a unique flavor, thick flesh, crisp taste, and relatively high nutritional value. It is rich in sugar, protein, vitamins, carotene, and mineral elements such as phosphorus, sodium, and potassium.

Is bitter cantaloupe poisonous?

It is normal for Hami melon to be bitter, and it is not poisonous. Many Hami melons are ripened quickly with ripening agents, and the sugar content in the flesh of these ripened Hami melons is not enough, so it has a bitter taste. The stems of melons contain some bitter substances, which are produced by melons to prevent pests from invading. It is OK not to eat the stems.

Hami melon is a variety of melon in the Cucurbitaceae family.

Hami melon is a specialty of Hami area in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is rich in nutrients and has high medicinal value.

Hami melon is known as the "king of melons" and enjoys a great reputation both at home and abroad.

Why is the flesh of cantaloupe numb?

Because Hami melon contains a special protease, it may irritate the tongue when it enters the mouth, so the tongue may become numb or painful. It is also possible that some people are allergic to Hami melon. Hami melon is a fruit with high nutritional value.

Hami melon has a rich variety of resources. According to the maturity period, it can be divided into three types: early-maturing, medium-maturing and late-maturing. The main characteristics of early-maturing varieties are thin skin, fine flesh and strong fragrance.

The medium-ripe varieties mainly have red hearts that are crisp and juicy, with thick and delicate flesh, and a fresh and refreshing fragrance, which makes them popular among people.

The main feature of the late-maturing variety is that the flesh is light green in color. After storage, the flesh changes from crisp and hard to soft, juicy, sweet and mellow.