Fresh Pepino Melon Fruit – Delivered Across Canada

Enjoy clean sweet melon flavour in a small handheld fruit. Fresh Pepino Melons arrive firm, fragrant, and ready to slice.

Why Choose Pepino Melon Fruit

Pepino Melon, also called Pepino Dulce, is a smooth oval fruit with pale skin and light purple streaks. The flesh tastes like honeydew with a soft juicy bite. It fits snacks, fruit bowls, and light desserts.

Taste and Texture

Pepino tastes mild with hints of melon and pear. The flesh is tender. The aroma stays light and floral.

Sourced From Quality Growers

We source from Ecuador, Peru, and South America during peak supply. Fruit is handpicked when colour turns pale yellow with purple lines. Chilled transport protects texture as it reaches Canada.

Pepino suits Canadian kitchens. Use it for healthy snacks, lunch bowls, smoothies, and chilled plates.

Nutrition & Wellness Benefits

Pepino Melon offers hydration, vitamin C, and light fibre.

Per 100g (average data from South American producers):

• Calories: about 26 kcal

• Fibre: 1 g

• Vitamin C: 25 mg

• Potassium: 170 mg

• Water content: about 92 percent

Health highlights:

• Supports hydration

• Offers vitamin C

• Provides light fibre

• Low calorie

No additives.

How to Choose, Ripen, Prep & Store

Choosing

Pick pepino that is pale yellow with purple streaks. Fruit should be firm with slight give.

Ripening

• Leave on the counter

• Fruit softens in 1 to 3 days

• Ripe pepino smells sweet and mild

Prep

1. Rinse

2. Slice lengthwise

3. Remove seeds if present

4. Peel if you prefer softer texture

5. Serve chilled

Storage

• Store unripe fruit on the counter

• Keep ripe fruit in the fridge for 3 to 4 days

• Refrigerate cut fruit for 2 days

• Avoid freezing since freezing softens flesh

Recipe Ideas

Pepino Chilled Fruit Bowl

Combine pepino slices with berries and a touch of lime for a light dessert.

Pepino Smoothie

Blend pepino with yogurt and honey for a mild sweet drink.

Provenance & Seasonality

Our Pepino Melon comes from:

• Ecuador

• Peru

• Chile

Seasonal peaks:

• Ecuador and Peru: August to February

• Chile: November to January

Growers use drip irrigation and hand selection. Fruit ships in recyclable insulated boxes.

Delivery & Packaging (Canada)

We deliver Fresh Pepino Melon across:

• Ontario

• Quebec

• British Columbia

• Alberta

Delivery schedule:

• Ships 2 to 3 times weekly

• Standard delivery: 2 to 5 business days

• Faster options for major cities

Fruit arrives padded and cooled in eco-insulated packaging. Freshness is guaranteed.

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FAQs

1. Where to buy Pepino Melon in Canada?
Order it here with nationwide delivery.

2. What does Pepino Melon taste like?
It tastes mild with melon and pear notes.

3. Do you eat pepino skin?
Yes. The skin is edible, though some peel it.

4. How do you ripen pepino fruit?
Leave it on the counter until slightly soft.

5. How long does pepino last?
Ripe fruit lasts 3 to 4 days in the fridge.

6. Are pepino melons healthy?
They offer vitamin C, hydration, and light fibre.

7. Do pepinos have seeds?
Some fruit contains small soft seeds.

8. Can you freeze pepino?
No. Freezing softens the flesh.

9. Is pepino sweet?
Yes. It tastes like mild honeydew.

10. Should pepino be refrigerated?
Only after ripening.

11. How big is a pepino melon?
Most measure 8 to 12 cm.

12. Is pepino GMO?
No. It is naturally grown.

13. How do you cut a pepino?
Slice lengthwise and scoop or cut.

14. Is pepino good for smoothies?
Yes. It blends easily.

15. Do you ship pepino chilled?
Yes. It ships in insulated packaging.

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