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11 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Cantaloupe

There's nothing quite like biting into a perfectly ripe cantaloupe. That sweet, juicy, almost floral flavor is where it's at. But we've all been there: standing in the produce aisle, staring at a mountain of melons, and wondering if we're about to bring home a good one or one that would have been best left at the store. That's why there are mistakes to avoid when picking cantaloupe.

Finding the freshest produce can feel like a total gamble. I know I've picked my fair share of duds, only to get home and realize I've made a crucial error in judgment. But as a food writer and recipe developer, food is my raison d'être, so over the years I've done my research and learned the telltale signs of a melon that's ripe but not past its bes

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