Candy Melon

Candy Melon Singapore

Candy Melon is a smooth yellow melon with crisp orange flesh and a sweet, juicy flavour. Also known as Orange Candy Melon, yellow candy melon, sun melon and yellow melon, this no-net melon is loved for its bright skin, candy-sweet interior and refreshing crunch.

Unlike netted rockmelon, Yellow Melon has a smooth vibrant yellow rind. When cut open, it reveals deep orange flesh that is crisp, juicy and sweet, with a flavour that can feel similar to a mix of cantaloupe, Amarillo melon and honeyed tropical fruit.

This melon is best served chilled and fresh. Its crisp orange flesh works well for fruit platters, chilled desserts, smoothies, juices, fruit salads and simple after-meal fruit.

Origin: Australia 

Candy Melon Quick Facts

Taste and Texture

Candy Melon has a candy-sweet flavour with a juicy, refreshing finish. The orange flesh is crisp and firm, giving it a different bite from softer rockmelon or muskmelon.

The taste is sweet and aromatic without being too heavy. When chilled, the flesh becomes especially refreshing and works well as a simple fruit snack or dessert melon.

• Smooth yellow melon with no netted rind
• Also known as Orange Candy Melon and yellow candy melon
• Deep orange flesh with candy-like sweetness
• Crisp, juicy and refreshing texture
• Good for fruit platters, smoothies, juices and desserts
• Suitable for yellow melon and sun melon style listings

What is Candy Melon?

Candy Melon is a sweet yellow melon with smooth skin and orange flesh. It is closely related to Orange Candy Melon, a modern Amarillo melon variety known for its bright rind, crisp texture and very sweet flesh.

Amarillo melons are often linked to Canary or Spanish melon types, which usually have yellow skin. Orange Candy Melon is more specific because it has orange flesh instead of the pale flesh found in many traditional yellow melons.

Because melon naming can vary by supplier, Candy Melon should be described by its actual appearance: smooth yellow skin, orange flesh, crisp bite and sweet candy-like flavour.

Other Names for Candy Melon

Candy Melon is also known as Orange Candy Melon, yellow candy melon, yellow melon, sun melon, Amarillo melon and Canary-style melon. These names refer to its bright yellow rind, sweet orange flesh and refreshing melon flavour.

Orange Candy Melon vs Amarillo Melon

Orange Candy Melon is a specific modern variety of Amarillo melon. Amarillo melon is a broader yellow melon type, while Orange Candy Melon is known for its smooth yellow rind and deep orange flesh.

Both can be sweet and crisp, but they should not always be treated as exactly the same product. Candy Melon is best described by its visible batch: yellow skin, orange flesh, crisp texture and candy-sweet taste.

Candy Melon vs Rockmelon and Honeydew

Candy Melon looks and eats differently from both rockmelon and honeydew. Rockmelon usually has a rough netted rind and orange flesh with a stronger musky aroma. Honeydew usually has smoother pale skin and pale green or white flesh.

Candy Melon has smooth yellow skin, deep orange flesh and a crisp candy-sweet bite. It is a good option when a bright yellow melon with orange flesh is preferred.

No-Net Yellow Melon

Candy Melon is a no-net melon, meaning the rind is smooth instead of covered with beige netting like rockmelon. The smooth yellow skin makes the fruit easy to identify.

The inside is the main surprise: instead of pale flesh, Candy Melon has orange flesh with a crisp, juicy and sweet bite. The orange colour is linked to naturally occurring carotenoids found in orange-flesh fruits and vegetables.

How to Choose Candy Melon

Choose a Candy Melon that feels heavy for its size and has a bright, clean yellow rind. The skin should look smooth and fresh, without deep cracks, leaking areas, mould or very soft damaged spots.

A ripe Candy Melon may have a pleasant sweet aroma at the blossom end and a slight give when gently pressed. If the melon feels very hard and has little aroma, keep it at room temperature for a short time before chilling.

• Choose a melon that feels heavy for its size
• Look for smooth bright yellow skin
• Check for a light sweet melon aroma
• Avoid leaking, mouldy or very soft patches
• For same-day eating, choose better aroma and slight give
• For later eating, choose a firmer melon and ripen naturally

How to Tell if Candy Melon is Ripe

A ripe Candy Melon should feel heavy and may smell sweet at the blossom end. The skin should be a strong yellow colour, and the melon may give slightly when gently pressed.

If the melon has a fermented smell, leaking areas or very soft patches, it may be overripe. Chill ripe Candy Melon before cutting for the best refreshing taste.

How to Cut Candy Melon

Wash the smooth yellow rind before cutting. Slice the melon in half, scoop out the centre seeds and soft membranes, then cut the orange flesh into wedges or cubes.

For fruit platters, remove the rind and cut the flesh into bite-sized pieces. For drinks, cube the melon and blend it into smoothies, juices or iced fruit blends.

• Wash the rind before cutting
• Cut the melon in half
• Scoop out the centre seeds
• Slice into wedges or cubes
• Remove the rind before serving if preferred
• Serve chilled for the best sweetness
• Store cut melon covered in the refrigerator

Serving Ideas

Candy Melon is best served chilled and fresh. Its crisp orange flesh and candy-sweet flavour make it suitable for simple fruit plates, desserts, smoothies and juices.

The melon also pairs well with lime, mint, yogurt, berries, grapes, mild cheese and savoury pairings such as prosciutto or Parma ham. Its bright yellow skin and orange flesh also make it attractive for fruit platters.

• Chilled Candy Melon wedges
• Fresh yellow candy melon cubes
• Candy Melon smoothies and juices
• Fruit platters with honeydew, grapes and berries
• Melon cubes with lime and mint
• Melon with yogurt or ice cream
• Melon with mild cheese
• Melon with prosciutto or Parma ham

Candy Melon Nutrition Overview

Candy Melon can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. Like other orange-flesh melon varieties, it naturally contains water, carbohydrates, vitamin C, potassium and carotenoids.

Nutrition values can vary depending on melon variety, ripeness and edible portion. Weigh the edible flesh portion when tracking calories, sugar or carbohydrates closely.

Storage and Handling Guide

If the Candy Melon is not fully ripe, keep it at room temperature and away from direct sunlight. Once the melon smells sweet and feels ready, refrigerate it before serving.

After cutting, store the melon in a sealable container in the refrigerator. Eat cut Candy Melon within a few days for the best sweetness, crispness and freshness.

• Ripen whole firm melon at room temperature if needed
• Keep away from direct sunlight and heat
• Refrigerate ripe Candy Melon
• Wash the rind before cutting
• Store cut melon in a sealable container
• Keep cut melon refrigerated
• Consume cut melon within a few days
• Discard if it smells fermented, leaks heavily or turns slimy

Why Buy Candy Melon from SKC Fruits

SKC Fruits offers Candy Melon for those who enjoy sweet yellow melon with crisp orange flesh and a refreshing juicy bite. This yellow candy melon is suitable for fresh snacking, fruit platters, smoothies, juices and chilled desserts.

• Smooth yellow melon with no netting
• Also known as Orange Candy Melon and yellow candy melon
• Deep orange flesh with candy-sweet flavour
• Crisp, juicy and refreshing texture
• Good for fruit platters, smoothies, juices and desserts
• Useful sun melon style option for bright melon displays
• Simple ripeness, cutting and storage guide included
• Convenient Candy Melon delivery in Singapore from SKC Fruits