Melons (Cucumis melo, inodorous group, Honeydew cultivar)
were purchased at a commercial stage (3/4 slip) from a local supermarket
in Greece on two separate occasions. Melon flesh
(100 g, from 3 to 5 melons) was cut into 4e5 cubes of approx.
dimensions 3 3 4 cm and placed in a sterile container (of
approx. 500 mL volume).