PGI Melon from Quercy 100% Frozen Puree
France (Quercy)
PRODUCT BENEFITS
- 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
- Only first category melons, commonly called "table melons" are chosen to make Ponthier puree
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
Ingredients
PGI Melon from Quercy 100%.
Organoleptic Properties
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Acidity0/10
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Bitterness0/10
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Sugar7/10
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Length of flavour8/10
Nutritional values
average per 100g
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Energy value211 Kj or/ 50 Kcal
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Fat0,5g (of which saturates : 0)
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Carbohydrate9,8g (of which sugars : 9,3g)
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Protein1g
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salt0.02g
Storage & Use
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)
Packaging
1kg and 5kg available.