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Description/Taste
The Cantaloupe is defined by two elements: its roughly netted stone and green colored skin and its aromatic orange-coral colored flesh. When perfectly ripe, the flesh is juicy, unctuous and sweet. The Cantaloupe will feel heavy versus hollow, a weightiness which is an indicator of its water content. The ripe fruit releases its trademark floral musky aroma. It should yield just slightly to finger pressure at its blossom end, which is opposite of its scarred end, where it was removed from the stem. Like other melons, the Cantaloupe's flesh bears a central seed cavity. The Cantaloupe is unique to other melons in both fragrance and its flesh's texture. Most melons simply do not have the same dense and sticky flesh that a cantaloupe does.
Seasons/Availability
Cantaloupes are available year-round.
Current Facts
While there are dozens of cultivars of Cantaloupe, there are two specific varieties recognized: the true Cantaloupe, botanically known as Cucumis melo cantalupensis, and the North American cantaloupe, Cucumis melo reticulatus. Both varieties are members of the Cucurbitaceae family, the netted variety referred to in America as a Cantaloupe is in actuality botanically speaking a muskmelon. True Cantaloupes have little or no netting and are not grown commercially outside of Europe.
Nutritional Value
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of beta-carotene, folic acid, potassium, vitamin C and dietary fiber.
Applications
The Cantaloupe can be used in fresh or raw preparations, both sweet and savory. It is not found to be suited well for cooking. Fresh Cantaloupe can be used as a breakfast fruit and as a salad ingredient. It makes a perfect element in cold or fresh desserts. It also can be used as an ingredient in drinks. Cantaloupe pairs well with feta and goat cheeses, almonds and hazelnuts, mint, citrus and cured pork. Cantaloupe's flavor is unique to all other melon varieties, making substitutes somewhat incomparable. To store, keep unripe Cantaloupes at room temperature. When ripe, refrigerate. Remove melon an hour before serving to bring out its best flavor. Cut Cantaloupe will keep refrigerated in a sealed container for three days.
Geography/History
The Cantaloupe derives its name from the Italian village of Cantalupo, where it was cultivated upon the fruit's seeds being brought there from Armenia. The original variety has had its seeds dispersed and cross-cultivated throughout Europe and the Americas. The original Cantaloupe was smaller and not quite as sweet as modern cultivars. Cantaloupes have been developed over time to achieve uniform size, improved flavor and disease resistance. This high level of consistency has contributed to the Cantaloupe becoming the most widely eaten melon variety in America today.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| San Diego Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-287-8186 |
| Ballast Point Brewing - Temecula | Temecula CA | 619-295-3173 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| Rustic Root Brunch | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Waypoint Public Del Sur | San Diego CA | 858-312-8398 |
| The Wine Pub | San Diego CA | 619-758-9325 |
| Nutmeg Café & Bakery | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap Bar (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-232-9845 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Harvest Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-222-8787 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Warren Walker School La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-460-6951 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Salvatore's | San Diego CA | 619-544-1865 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Toronado San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-282-0456 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| St. Pauls Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-239-6900 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Sublime Ale House-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-510-9220 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| The Mission : Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Art Institute of San Diego | San Diego CA | 858-598-1200 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-398-3100 |
| Absolution by the Sea | La Jolla CA | 760-504-6075 |
| Anthem North Park | San Diego CA | 619-268-4367 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Harvest by The Patio | San Diego CA | 619-550-1262 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Fishmonger's Market | San Diego CA | 619-646-5238 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Capri Blu | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| The Glass Door | San Diego CA | 619-544-0164 |
| Pantai Inn | La Jolla CA | 858-224-7600 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Villa Capri 2 Family Style Trattoria | San Diego CA | 858-538-5884 |
| Lucky Bolt | Mira Mesa CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Larry's Deli | San Diego CA | 619-795-7100 |
| Pannikin La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Supannee House of Thai | San Diego CA | 619-795-8424 |
| Come On In Paseo | San Diego CA | 858-523-0221 |
| Wildwood Restaurant and Bar | Vista CA | 760-758-1513 |
| Seasons of La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-456-8619 |
| Marriott Marquis North Tower | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| Lauberge Del MarLauberge | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Searsucker Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Bunz a Burger Joint | San Diego CA | 619-298-6515 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Mothers Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-221-8100 |
| Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| T.A.C.O | San Diego CA | 619-235-9445 |
| Come On In Cafe High Bluff | San Diego CA | 858-350-5538 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| To The Point | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Urge American Gastropub - RB | San Diego CA | 858-673-8743 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Island Palms Blue Wave Hotel & Marina | San Diego CA | 619-222-0561 |
| Pendry SD (Pendry Banquets) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| The Mission : North Park | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Urge Gastropub Bar (San Marcos) | San Marcos CA | 760-555-5555 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Zeetogroup | San Diego CA | 619-955-8558 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Urge Gastropub and Whiskey Bank - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 858-395-8809 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Buona Forchetta | San Diego CA | 619-381-4844 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| American Junkie | San Diego CA | (760) 419-2891 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Come On In Torrey Pine | La Jolla CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Casa de las Campanas Sur | San Diego CA | 858 376 1522 |
| The Mission : Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Fonda Don Diego | Coronado CA | 619-537-0054 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Come On In Cafe Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-385-1400 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| Soda & Swine North Park | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Chart House Restaurant Cardiff | Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA | 760-436-4044 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Plan 9 Alehouse | Escondido CA | 760-489-8817 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-Ingraham | San Diego CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| UrbanLife Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-432-5202 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Horton Grand Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Primavera Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-435-0454 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Secret Table | Solana Beach CA | 858-356-4054 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Cody's at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-459-0040 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa (Bar) | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Tommy V's | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-1949 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Food company | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-222-7207 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Vue | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tropics | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Landon's Gourmet Kitchen | San Marcos CA | 858-449-9944 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-851-4091 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Ramada Hotel North and Conference Center | San Diego CA | 858-278-0800 |
| Jensens Finest Foods - Deli | San Diego CA | 619-550-2097 |
| Kaiserhof | San Diego CA | 619-224-0606 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| The Brew Project (Bar) | San Diego CA | 425-268-0349 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Diversions & Edge Pool | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Cafe Stoked | San Marcos CA | 760-212-0953 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Petco Park (Concessions) | San Diego CA | 619-795-5917 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Baci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| The Fantail Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-398-8258 |
| Vitality Tap Carmel Valley | San Diego CA | 858-925-7030 |
| Petite Madeline Bakery | Oceanside CA | 760-231-7300 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | Carlsbad CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cantaloupe Melon. One
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Dunedin Green Market
Near Dunedin, Florida, United StatesAbout 25 days ago, 3/31/18 Spotter's comments : Cantaloupe Melon spotted at Dunedin Green Market. Radlett Fruiterers Near Borehamwood, England, United Kingdom About 181 days ago, 10/26/17 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Hugo Gomez
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesMunak Ranch Paso Robles, CA , 18057128070 About 301 days ago, 6/28/17 Spotter's comments : Cantaloupe Melon spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Mercato del pesce-Fish market Italy About 331 days ago, 5/29/17 
Mercado Hidalgo
Fruteria Paraiso
Near Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoMercado Hidalgo 38, Tijuana 684-8583 About 387 days ago, 4/03/17 Spotter's comments : Cantaloupe Melon spotted at Mercado Hidalgo. 
Calimax
Near Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoAbout 487 days ago, 12/24/16 Spotter's comments : Cantaloupe Melon spotted at Calimax. Walmart on Marsh and Frankford in Dallas, TX Near Addison, Texas, United States About 536 days ago, 11/04/16 
Mercado Hidalgo
Fruteria Ortiz
Near Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoBlvd. Sanchez Taboada S/N Local 6,7, Y 8, Tijuana 22320 664-684-2471 About 600 days ago, 9/02/16 Spotter's comments : Cantaloupe Melon spotted at Mercado Hidalgo. Bear Foods, Chelan WA Washington, United States About 672 days ago, 6/22/16 Spotter's comments : I spotted organic Cantaloupe Melon at Bear Foods, Chelan WA! 
Mercado Hidalgo
Near Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoAbout 687 days ago, 6/07/16 Spotter's comments : Cantaloupe Melon spotted at Mercado Hidalgo. |
