Cantaloupe
Interestingly, the best way to pick the perfect cantaloupe is not just by its handsome golden or creamy color appearance, but by its smell. The best cantaloupes should offer a slightly sweet and musky scent. What’s more, the ripest ones should also feel heavier than they look.
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Another top tip is to press your thumb on the bottom and feel the stem. If it’s soft, then it should be ripe to eat. If it’s not ready yet, then you can also leave the fruit in a closed paper bag at room temperature for two days. Then it should be riper and ready to slice.