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Golden Melon Ripe


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Golden Melon Ripe. When ripe, the melon easily separates from the stem (slipping). A faint aroma and a slight opening at its blossom end will also indicate ideal ripeness.

Two oval yellow ripe melon stock photo. Image of dieting 186950706
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The melon should feel heavy for its size and have a refreshing, sweet flavor with a honeyed aftertaste. Sweet, juicy, and firms up your skin, while riper golden melons are an excellent source of vitamins c and a, as well as minerals like zinc and magnesium. Golden melons can be used to make a number of products, most notably pies and smoothies.

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Two oval yellow ripe melon stock photo. Image of dieting 186950706

The most reliable signs include a. A faint aroma and a slight opening at its blossom end will also indicate ideal ripeness. For cantaloupes and other melons with netted rinds, the color under the netting (ground color) will change to a golden color. When ripe, the melon easily separates from the stem (slipping).

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