Look for a cantaloupe with a golden tan rind, indicating ripeness. Check for slight softness at the blossom-end, suggesting a ripe melon. A ripe cantaloupe should feel heavy and sound deep when ...

Cantaloupe is the chameleon of summer fruit. It’s so candy-sweet that it can make for a light dessert on its own (though lest we not forget cantaloupe bowls). Yet its syrupy characteristic also gives ...

It's tricky to tell whether or not a cantaloupe is ripe. Unlike some other fruits, the outside appearance of cantaloupe gives little information about what's going on inside the melon. It's important ...

It's a juicy, orange summer fruit that's related to the watermelon and honeydew melon. It also belongs to the same plant family as cucumbers, pumpkins, squashes, and gourds. The semisweet cantaloupes ...

It's here: Cantaloupe season. Cantaloupe is the hydrating, versatile healthy fruit that’s synonymous with summer. As you cut into a cantaloupe’s understated exterior, a vibrantly colored, orange ...

The rind of a cantaloupe may be hard enough to knock on, but it’s not tough enough to keep out harmful pathogens, as an outbreak of Salmonella Panama reminded consumers this week. What is it that ...

Honeydew melon and cantaloupe may be closely related species-wise but are still unique in flavor and appearance. The nutritional profile of both melons differs slightly. Honeydew melon and cantaloupe ...

Cantaloupe melon is nutritious, delicious, and versatile. At 60 calories and no fat per 1-cup serving, the cantaloupe can add potent nutrients and sweetness to a healthy eating plan. The humble ...