How do I tell if a cantaloupe is ripe?

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I have a tough time telling if my cantaloupe is ripe (without opening it and trying it. Any suggestions?

score 13 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 10 '10 at 05:32

Cantaloupe should feel heavier than it looks and smell musky and sweet. Also you should be able to press your thumb in slightly on the bottom and there shouldn't be a lip around the stem.

If it smells over-sweet it's most likely over ripe. You can let a cantaloupe ripen on your counter top if you get one under-ripe

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 08 '15 at 19:28

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the smell of the melon, peaches, etc. will tell you if they are ripe. the firmness of fruit will tell if overripe, however that won't work with melons. An overly sweet melon usually mean its too ripe.

answered Aug 08 '15 at 19:28

peggy

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How do I tell if a cantaloupe is ripe?

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