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Cantaloupe are small to medium fruits. The melon’s skin is beige-green, smooth, firm, semi-thick and warty to lightly ribbed skin. Underneath the surface, the flesh appears in shades of pale green, and white-green hues, it’s thick, and dense with a firm and crisp, succulent consistency. There is also a central cavity filled with fibers and ivory, oval seeds. Cantaloupe have a sweet aroma and will feel heavy for their size. The melons have a delicate, sweet, floral, and subtly fruity flavor. They are a good source of fiber to regulate the digestive tract and vitamin C to strengthen the immune system and reduce inflammation. The melons also provide potassium to balance fluid levels within the body, vitamin K to assist in faster wound healing, and contain other amounts of vitamin B6, magnesium, and folate.
