List of Fruits That Look Like Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe is a popular variety of muskmelon widely enjoyed across North America. It typically has a round shape with a rough, netted tan rind and vibrant orange flesh. Known for its sweet, juicy flavor and fragrant aroma, cantaloupe is commonly eaten fresh or added to fruit salads, especially during the summer months. Here’s a list of fruits that resemble cantaloupes in appearance (either in shape, texture, or color):

Fruit	Description
Muskmelon	• Shape/Size: Round, 4–7 inches in diameter • Rind: Tan or beige with pronounced netting; slips easily from vine when ripe • Flesh: Bright orange, juicy, and sweet with a strong floral aroma • Texture: Soft but firm when ripe; cavity filled with seeds
Charentais Melon	• Shape/Size: Petite (4–5 inches), round with subtle ribbing • Rind: Smooth, gray-green with faint orange streaks; no netting • Flesh: Vibrant orange, exceptionally sweet, and floral with high juiciness • Texture: Tender, almost buttery; thin rind
Persian Melon	• Shape/Size: Large (6–9 inches), slightly oval • Rind: Pale green to yellow with fine netting or smooth patches • Flesh: Deep orange, sweeter than common cantaloupe, with honey-like notes • Texture: Firm yet succulent; thick rind for durability
Galia Melon	• Shape/Size: Round, 5–6 inches, similar to muskmelon • Rind: Golden-yellow with coarse netting when ripe • Flesh: Pale green, tropical flavor (banana-pear undertones) • Texture: Juicy but less fibrous than cantaloupe; aromatic
Hami Melon	• Shape/Size: Oblong (6–10 inches), similar to a football • Rind: Yellow or green with coarse, raised netting • Flesh: Crisp, bright orange, exceptionally sweet (higher sugar than cantaloupe) • Texture: Denser and less juicy, with a slight crunch
Honeydew Melon	• Shape/Size: Round to slightly oval (5–7 inches) • Rind: Smooth, waxy, pale yellow or green (no netting) • Flesh: Pale green, subtly sweet with floral hints • Texture: Juicy but firm; seed cavity central
Canary Melon	• Shape/Size: Oblong (6–8 inches), tapered ends • Rind: Smooth, bright yellow (no netting) • Flesh: Pale green to white, mildly sweet with a tangy finish • Texture: Slightly crisp, less aromatic than cantaloupe
Santa Claus Melon	• Shape/Size: Large (8–12 inches), oblong • Rind: Dark green with yellow mottling and rough speckles • Flesh: Pale green, sweet like honeydew but denser • Texture: Firm; named for long shelf life (stores until winter)
Ambrosia Melon	• Shape/Size: Round (5–7 inches), uniform • Rind: Golden-tan with dense netting • Flesh: Deep orange, ultra-sweet with tropical notes • Texture: Juicy and tender; hybrid of Galia and cantaloupe
Goddess Melon	• Shape/Size: Round (4–6 inches), petite • Rind: Silvery-tan with fine netting • Flesh: Salmon-orange, honey-like sweetness • Texture: Smooth, almost creamy; thin rind
Casaba Melon	• Shape/Size: Round to slightly oval (5-7 lbs), flattened ends • Rind: Wrinkled, golden-yellow when ripe (no netting) • Flesh: Pale green to white, mildly sweet with cucumber-like freshness • Texture: Crisp yet juicy; lacks strong aroma
Crenshaw Melon	• Shape/Size: Large (8-10 inches), oblong with pointed ends • Rind: Smooth, yellow-green with slight wrinkling • Flesh: Salmon-pink to orange, exceptionally sweet with spicy notes • Texture: Juicy and tender; hybrid of Casaba and Persian melon
Korean Melon	• Shape/Size: Small (4-6 inches), oval with pointed ends • Rind: Bright yellow with white longitudinal stripes • Flesh: Crisp white, mildly sweet with floral hints • Texture: Crunchy when young; often eaten whole
Winter Melon	• Shape/Size: Very large (10-20 inches), oblong to round • Rind: Fuzzy green-gray with waxy coating • Flesh: White, bland (used in Asian soups/stews) • Texture: Firm when raw, softens when cooked
Ananas Melon	• Shape/Size: Round (4-5 lbs), similar to cantaloupe • Rind: Golden-tan with coarse netting • Flesh: Pale green to white, tropical pineapple flavor • Texture: Extremely juicy with floral aroma
Crane Melon	• Shape/Size: Medium (5–7 lbs), slightly oval • Rind: Golden-tan with pronounced netting and faint ribbing • Flesh: Deep salmon-orange, exceptionally sweet with honeyed richness • Texture: Juicy and tender; heirloom variety from California
Honey Globe Melon	• Shape/Size: Round (6–8 inches), uniform shape • Rind: Smooth, creamy yellow with faint green streaks (no netting) • Flesh: Pale green, intensely sweet with floral notes • Texture: Crisp yet succulent; similar to honeydew but sweeter
Tiger Melon	• Shape/Size: Small (3–5 inches), round with striped pattern • Rind: Yellow-green with dark green jagged stripes (resembles a tiger) • Flesh: Pale orange, mildly sweet with cucumber-like freshness • Texture: Crisp and watery; often eaten with rind
Golden Langkawi Melon	• Shape/Size: Oval (7–9 inches), tapering at ends • Rind: Smooth, vibrant golden-yellow (no netting) • Flesh: White to pale green, honey-sweet with tropical undertones • Texture: Firm but juicy; popular in Southeast Asia
Piel de Sapo	• Shape/Size: Large (10–12 inches), oblong • Rind: Dark green with yellow speckles and rough texture (“toad skin”) • Flesh: Pale green, very sweet with honeydew-like flavor • Texture: Dense and crunchy; stores well for months
Sharlyn Melon	• Shape/Size: Oval (4-6 lbs), slightly tapered ends • Rind: Golden-tan with dense netting and faint ribbing • Flesh: Pale peach to salmon, complex sweet-tart flavor with honeydew-cantaloupe notes • Texture: Juicy yet firm; aromatic when ripe
Snow Leopard Melon	• Shape/Size: Round (5-7 lbs), uniform shape • Rind: Creamy white with faint green speckles (resembles leopard spots) • Flesh: Pale green, ultra-sweet with floral undertones • Texture: Crisp and refreshing; similar to honeydew but sweeter
Mountain Sweet Yellow Watermelon	• Shape/Size: Large (15-25 lbs), oblong • Rind: Classic green with dark stripes • Flesh: Vibrant yellow, exceptionally sweet with honey-like flavor • Texture: Crisp and thirst-quenching; similar to red watermelon but sweeter

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