Choose fragrant, symmetrical cantaloupes, heavy for size with no visible bruises and a yellow or cream undertone. The stem end should give to gentle pressure.
If you do harvest an underripe melon, it will soften but not be sweet.
Store uncut cantaloupes at room temperature for up to 1 week. Refrigerate cut melon in airtight container up to 5 days.
Nutrition Benefits
Fat free; saturated fat free; very low sodium; cholesterol free; high in vitamin A; high in vitamin C; good source of folate.
