Cantaloupe is a succulently sweet melon with a light veiny exterior and juicy orange flesh. Also know as a rockmelon or muskmelon it was originally cultivated in Egypt's Nile valley, perhaps as early as 1800 B.C. Interestingly, cantaloupes belong to the same family as cucumber and squash, so it is considered a gourd. Most of the cantaloupe in the US comes from California, Texas and Arizona.
How do you choose a ripe cantaloupe?
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Very often, this wonderful melon is picked and shipped before its fully ripened, allowing it time to ripen on the grocer's shelves. The classic test for a ripe melon is to press the spot where the stem was originally attached, the small dark green circular area on the end. If there's some give there, that's one sign. The other is to smell that spot. If you can smell the lovely aroma of melon, it's ripe and ready to eat. That said, some melons are treated with a chemical to prevent salmonella, so in that case, the scent may be harder to discern.
What if your melon isn't ripe when you buy it?
Simply leave it at room temperature for a few days and it will become softer, juicier and ready for eating. Once your cantaloupe reaches peak ripeness, you'll need to refrigerate it until eating.
What are the nutritional benefits of cantaloupe?
Cantaloupe is a fantastic source of the nutrients your body needs, in particular Vitamins A and C are packed within this sweet ball of goodness. Additionally, it's a great source of potassium and contains small amounts of many other healthful minerals, as well.
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