Wintermelon is a type of fruit with a mild sweetness and a distinctive fragrance. This fruit is widely used in various dishes and food products. Wintermelon can be processed into salad, Wintermelon fish cake, Wintermelon soup, or used as an ingredient in various natural beverages and juices. Wintermelon not only enhances the flavor and reduces natural sweetness in dishes but also provides health benefits with its high content of vitamins and minerals. Let’s explore detailed information about Wintermelon as well as convenient products derived from this fruit, such as Wintermelon fragrance, condensed Wintermelon syrup, Wintermelon extract powder, etc., in the following article with PEROMA!
INTRODUCTION WINTERMELON
Winter melon, also known as white gourd or ash gourd, with its scientific name being Benincasa hispida, is originally distributed mainly in Southeast Asia and later spread to South Asia and East Asia.
Winter melon belongs to the gourd family, and the plant prefers hot and sunny growth conditions, while the fruit can withstand lower temperatures. Its leaves are heart-shaped with serrated edges and have a hairy texture. The flowers are solitary and yellow in color. When young, winter melons are green with a hairy texture. As they mature, they turn lighter, develop white spots, and a waxy layer. Mature winter melons can reach up to 2 meters in length, cylindrical in shape, and contain numerous flat seeds. Winter melons are usually grown on trellises, but they can also sprawl on the ground.
There are many varieties of winter melons, but it is important to distinguish between winter melon and lemon winter melon. Lemon winter melon is a relatively new variety developed in recent years. The fruits are typically small, with dark-colored skins, and the flesh is crisp and light green, thin and less seedy, with a sour taste suitable for everyday cooking. On the other hand, traditional winter melons are larger, with light-colored skins and a white, thicker, more seedy flesh, having a sweeter taste, suitable for making preserves, tea, or beverages.
The chemical composition of winter melon includes water, cellulose, protein, lipids, minerals (Ca, P, Fe,…), and vitamins (C, B1, B2, PP, A,…) beneficial for digestion, cardiovascular health, weight management, etc. Different parts of the winter melon, such as the flesh, skin, seeds, stems, leaves, flowers, and roots, are commonly used in various culinary applications, such as soups, tea, preserves, beverages, or medicinal remedies. Additionally, the aroma of winter melon has become a distinctive flavoring and is added to many dishes and beverages to enhance the sensory experience.
PRODUCTS FROM WINTER MELON
Recognizing market demand, PEROMA Vietnam has conducted research and introduced various product lines to the market:
Wintermelon flavor – Available in liquid and powder forms, offering a variety of aroma tones; applied in products such as winter melon beverages, instant winter melon tea, confectionery, ice cream, jelly, bubble tea, etc., to enhance, create, or intensify the sensory experience of the final product.
In addition, to enhance product value and provide convenience, PEROMA Vietnam has researched and introduced a range of natural products, with the main ingredient sourced from winter melon-growing regions surveyed and planned by PEROMA Vietnam:
Winter Melon Syrup Concentrate: A viscous liquid product, uniformly dark brown to black; composed of winter melon extract, herbs, sugar, acid… concentrated to create a distinctive aroma, suitable for winter melon beverages, pastries, ice cream, syrups, etc. Typically, usage concentration is below 10%, yielding the characteristic aroma.
Winter Melon Extract Powder: With two product lines, Pure Winter Melon Extract Powder and Herbal Winter Melon Extract Powder (combining winter melon, monk fruit, aloe vera, Rehmannia…), these are fine powder products that dissolve in water. They are sugar-free, and a usage concentration of less than 10% imparts the characteristic aroma. These products are suitable for instant tea, beverages, confectionery, ice cream, and weight-loss food.
PEROMA Vietnam Co., Ltd specializes in the production of Flavors, Essential Oils, Powder Extracts, Liquid Extracts, and Natural Extracts using modern processing technology. The company adheres to quality management systems such as ISO 9001:2015, FSSC 22000, HALAL JAKIM, KOSHER to meet the requirements of Pharmaceutical, Food, Animal Feed, and Cosmetic industries. In addition, PEROMA also offers product design according to requirements, processing, technical consulting, and technology transfer.
We hope that with the useful information shared above, you now have a better understanding of winter melon and products derived from it. Contact PEROMA right away to receive free samples and detailed consultation!
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