Also known as Muskmelon

A round melon with a fragrant, juicy orange flesh which provides excellent sources of Vitamins A and C. Choose melons that are heavy for their size, have a sweet fragrance and give to gentle pressure. A ripe cantalope should have beige skin, green indicates under-ripeness. Store ripe fruit in the refrigerator, under-ripe fruit at room temperature to ripen. To serve, cut in half and scoop out the seeds. Serve as a "fruit bowl" or peel and cut up the orange flesh.