PGI Melon from Quercy 100% Frozen Puree

France (Quercy)

PRODUCT BENEFITS

Only first category melons, commonly called "table melons" are chosen to make Ponthier puree
Protected Geographical Indication, celebrating the exceptional Quercy terroir in the south-west of France
A clay content in the soil greater than 25% to give the melons a pronounced musky flavour
Melons harvested by hand to check the precise level of ripeness of each fruit

Quercy Melon has a Protected Geographical Indication, celebrating the exceptional Quercy terroir in the south-west of France. To be awarded the PGI certification, production must meet very strict specifications, in particular clay content in the soil greater than 25% to give the melons a pronounced musky flavour, farmland that is left fallow for 5 years after 1 year of production and also a minimum BRIX level for the fruit. The delicious flavour of the Quercy Melon also comes from the south-facing fields and the cool nights in the region, generated by the Mediterranean and oceanic climate. The melons used by Ponthier are harvested by hand, to check the precise level of ripeness of each fruit before being sorted according to category defined by size, weight and calibre. Only first category melons, commonly called “table melons” are chosen to make Ponthier puree.

Harvest period:

JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC

Brix : 13.5

PGI Melon from Quercy 100%.

Acidity

0/10
Bitterness

0/10
Sugar

7/10
Length of flavour

8/10

average per 100g

Energy value

211 Kj or/ 50 Kcal
Fat

0,5g (of which saturates : 0)
Carbohydrate

9,8g (of which sugars : 9,3g)
Protein

1g
salt

0.02g

Before defrosting: 30 months at -18°C (0°F).
Defrosting: for optimal quality, thaw at +2 / 4°C (+35 / 42°F) for 24 to 48 hours.
After defrosting: 5 days at +2 / 4°C (+35 / 42°F)

1kg and 5kg available.

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