Cantaloupe

The aromatic melon family Cucurbitaceae includes cantaloupes, which are a member of the Cucumis genus botanically. There are many different cultivars that can be found within each of these melon groups, and each one does well in a variety of climatic, soil, and growth circumstances. Cantaloupes are sweet, fragrant melons with dense flesh that are popular for eating fresh. In the Philippines, melon is typically eaten fresh or shredded into a refreshing drink with water, sugar, milk, and ice. Like fresh coconut juice, it’s a popular roadside drink served in plastic bags with a straw.

Cantaloupes are small to medium-sized melons with a round to oblong shapes and blunt, curved edges. They typically range in size from 1 to 11 pounds and 15 to 25 cm in length. The flesh is primarily orange, but there is a thin green ring just below the rind. Additionally, there is a central cavity that contains fibers and ivory, oval seeds that are coated lightly in a gelatinous liquid. When cantaloupes are mature, they have a honeyed, musky, and fragrant aroma, feel heavy for their size, and gently yield when pressed at the blossom end. The melon's flesh, which is often eaten as fresh fruit, has a distinctive flavor that is sweet, flowery, and fruity. The edible seeds are also frequently salted and roasted as a delicious, nutty snack.