1. Look at the shape

Choose cantaloupe with full and round body, and try not to choose cantaloupe with two sharp ends and not full body, because this kind of cantaloupe does not absorb enough light and water during its growth, so its growth degree is not enough.

2. Look at the lines

The skin lines of naturally mature cantaloupe are dense and evenly distributed, and the color of the lines is usually gray or light yellow. The deeper the skin lines are, the rougher they feel, and the sweeter the cantaloupe is. On the contrary, cantaloupe with fewer lines is not mature enough and tastes bad, so it is not recommended to buy it.

3. Look at the vines

Because cantaloupe is mainly produced in Xinjiang, it takes at least a few days to transport it in other areas except Xinjiang, so the vines of cantaloupe are generally dry and even moldy. Therefore, when selecting cantaloupes, it is best to choose cantaloupes with green pedicels. This kind of cantaloupe is fresher and tastes better.

4. Weighing

When selecting cantaloupes, you can choose two cantaloupes of the same size and try their two weights. The heavy cantaloupes have enough moisture and sweetness. On the contrary, the lighter cantaloupe has less water content and less sweetness, so when buying cantaloupe, you should choose the one with heavier hand feel.

5. Smell

Mature cantaloupe has a unique fragrance. If you can smell the unique fragrance of cantaloupe, it means that the cantaloupe is very mature and the flesh will be very sweet. If there is no smell, it means that it is not mature when it is picked.