Tag: Melon storage

According to agricultural research, storing a whole watermelon at room temperature can result in higher levels of antioxidants like lycopene compared to refrigeration. The question of whether you need to refrigerate a melon depends entirely on its ripeness and whether it has been cut.

Food safety experts emphasize that cantaloupe's rough, netted rind is a perfect environment for bacteria like Salmonella to thrive, which can then transfer to the edible flesh when the melon is cut. This risk escalates with overly ripe fruit, which can be difficult to assess. Can you eat overly ripe cantaloupe, or does it pose a health risk? The answer depends on clear signs of spoilage versus simple overripeness.