Carosello (melon)

The carosello is a landrace variety of melon found in Southern Italy. It is common in the Apulia region of Italy.

Varieties

Carosello barese is a rare heirloom variety of carosello. "Barese" means "from Bari", the major port city of Apulia.
Another variety is the Barattiere "Tondo Liscio" of Manduria, an Apulian city which was an ancient Messapian settlement.

Uses

In Italian cuisine, carosello is used in the same manner as the cucumber. It is typically consumed in an immature, unripened state.