Cantaloupes are a delicious and nutritious fruit, rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants and fiber.
Here are some tips on how to select, store, and preserve cantaloupe to maximize its freshness and taste.
Before diving into storage methods, it’s important to select a ripe and ready-to-eat cantaloupe.
A ripe cantaloupe will have a sweet, musky fragrance. If it has no smell, it’s likely not ripe yet.
Choose a cantaloupe that is evenly shaped without any irregularities. It should feel heavy for its size.
The skin should be firm but yield slightly to gentle pressure at the blossom end (opposite the stem).
The skin should be a creamy, yellowish color. Green hues indicate it’s not fully ripe.