Jun 1, 2021 · In this article, I talk all about the Hami Melon, or Chinese Hami Melon, or snow melon. Learn all about the amazing Hami melon, where it comes from and where it grows, what the nutritional benefits are, how to eat it, and what it tastes like.

Nov 24, 2023 · Hami melon, also known as the Chinese Hami melon, is a type of winter melon native to China. It has a sweet and juicy texture with a mild flavor that is said to be similar to a cantaloupe or honeydew.

Hami melon is an umbrella term for sweet melon varieties from Xinjiang, China, especially from Hami. This fruit is also referred to as the Chinese Hami melon or the snow melon. The outer color is generally white through pink or yellow through green. The inside flesh is sweet and crisp.

Sep 14, 2023 · Winter melon, or ash gourd, is a mild-tasting fruit that's often used as a vegetable in Asian cuisines—most commonly in Chinese and Indian food. It's a popular ingredient in soups, sweets, and beverages.

Benincasa hispida, the wax gourd, [4][5] also called ash gourd, [6] white gourd, winter gourd, winter melon, tallow gourd, ash pumpkin, [6] Chinese preserving melon, [6] is a vine grown for its very large fruit, eaten as a vegetable when mature. It is native to South and Southeast Asia.

In China, Oriental melon is locally called xiāng guā (香瓜, "fragrant melon"). It was called tián guā (甜瓜, "sweet melon"), gān guā (甘瓜, "sweet melon") or guǒ guā (果瓜, "fruit melon") in ancient times. [9]

May 8, 2023 · The Hami Melon, also known as snow melon or Chinese Hami melon, is a juicy, delectable fruit from the Xinjiang province in China. With a round shape and beautiful yellow-green rind, the Hami melon is a feast for the eyes.

Mar 29, 2025 · The Golden Hami melon from Costco is a sweet, crisp fruit that everyone should try. This melon tastes like a cross between a cantaloupe and honeydew, and has been cultivated in China for thousands ...

Aug 1, 2024 · In Winter melon is a large oblong-looking fruit with a mellow taste. This fruit is commonly used as a vegetable in Asian cuisines, particularly in Chinese and Indian foods. It is a versatile ingredient found in soups, stir-fries and sweet snacks, and beverages.

Dec 16, 2014 · Winter melon (Benincasa hispida, 冬瓜, dong gua) is also known as white gourd and winter gourd. The melon is shaped like a long squash and can grow as large as 80 centimeters (30 inches) in length. It has a chalky dark green (some time pistachio green) colored skin with a waxy feel.