Glistering melon can be made by combining a Gold Nugget and a Melon Slice. It is used to make Mundane Potions by replacing Redstone in the recipe. Gold nuggets can be dropped from Zombie Pigmen in The Nether.

Can you farm Glistering melon?

Glistering melons are now sold from farmer villagers as a 50% chance, once again. Glistering melons now generate in ruined portal chests.

Why can't I eat Glistering melons?

The Glistering Melon does not give the effects given by the Golden Apple as it cannot be eaten. It is similar to Golden Carrots and Golden Apples, since they are originally a plant mixed with a form of Gold. It is one of the few inedible food items, with the others being, Fermented Spider Eye and Sugar.