How to Pick a Ripe Cantaloupe

Choose a cantaloupe with a creamy yellow, beige, or sandy gold rind.

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The blossom end should have a sweet, musky aroma.

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The rind should feel firm, but not rock hard.

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The melon should feel heavy for its size, not hollow or light.

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The rind shouldn't have any soft or mushy spots.

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The orange flesh should be juicy and sweet, not bitter or tough.

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