Carosello (melon)
Appearance
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The carosello is a landrace variety of melon (Cucumis melo) found in Southern Italy.[1][2] It is common in the Apulia region of Italy.[2][3]
Varieties
[edit]Carosello barese is a rare heirloom variety of carosello.[4] "Barese" means "from Bari", the major port city of Apulia.
Another variety is the Barattiere "Tondo Liscio" (rounded smooth) of Manduria, an Apulian city which was an ancient Messapian settlement.
Uses
[edit]In Italian cuisine, carosello is used in the same manner as the cucumber.[1][5] It is typically consumed in an immature, unripened state.[2]
See also
[edit]- Ark of Taste
- Barattiere – another landrace variety of muskmelon
Food portal
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "Carosello and the taxonomy of Cucumis melo L. especially of its vegetable races". June 1986. DOI: 10.1007/BF02112805
- ^ a b c Buttaro, D.; Bonasia, A.; Minuto, A.; Serio, F.; Santamaria, P. (2009). "Effect of silicon in the nutrient solution on the incidence of powdery mildew and quality traits in carosello and barattiere(Cucumis meloL.) grown in a soilless system". The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. 84 (3). Informa UK Limited: 300–304. doi:10.1080/14620316.2009.11512521. ISSN 1462-0316.
- ^ "Characterization and valorization of two typical vegetables of Apulia region: Carosello and Barattiere [Cucumis melo L.; Apulia]". Colture Protette (Italy). ISSN 0390-0444. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ The Illustrated Cook's Book of Ingredients. The Illustrated Cook's Book of Ingredients. DK Publishing. 2010. p. 238. ISBN 978-0-7566-7673-5. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ Loebenstein, G.; Lecoq, H. (2012). Viruses and Virus Diseases of Vegetables in the Mediterranean Basin. Advances in Virus Research. Elsevier Science. p. 12. ISBN 978-0-12-394604-1. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
Further reading
[edit]- Cecca, Della; Mancini, L. "Comparison tests between "Carosello" and cucumber cultivars reared in green-houses". Colture Protette (Italy) (in Italian). ISSN 0390-0444. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- Ziadi, T. "Comparative study on cucumber and carosello production in hydroponics and in soil using saline irrigation". Thèses et Masters (CIHEAM) (in French). Retrieved September 22, 2017.