Once a cantaloupe is cut, the clock starts ticking.
Learn how to store the sweet fruit so it’s fresh as long as possible.
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Depending on the room temperature, this ripening could take around three days.
This would also be a good time to puree and freeze the fruit for future use.
Any cut cantaloupe should be immediately move to an air-tight container and stored in the fridge.
The cold environment will slow bacteria growth and keep the fruit from spoiling quickly.
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How Long Does Cut Cantaloupe Last?
Cantaloupe is juicy and flavorful when ripe, but that all changes once it has gone bad.
Keep the cut cantaloupe cool and covered, and itll reward you with fresh sweetness for days.
Can Cut Cantaloupe Be Frozen?
This will prevent the cubes from sticking together into one big frozen cantaloupe block.
Once the cubes are frozen, transfer them into an air-tight container or plastic bag for longer-term freezer storage.
However, frozen cantaloupe is great blended into smoothies, sorbet, sauces, and soups.
Risks for Storing Cantaloupe Incorrectly
Improper storage can turn your cantaloupe into a mushyoverripemess.
How Can You Tell if Cantaloupe Has Gone Bad?
If you see any of these signs, its time to bid adieu.
Can You Store Cantaloupe at Room Temperature?
For whole cantaloupes, yes.
“Room temperature is the enemy of freshness for those lovely slices,” Hagy says.
How Can You Extend the Shelf Life of Cantaloupe?
For the maximum lifespan, keep it chilled in the fridge until you’re ready to let it ripen.
Then, immediately return the fruit to the fridge after it’s cut.
Can Cantaloupe Be Stored with Other Fruits in the Fridge?
But beware the ethylene producers like apples and bananas.
“They can speed up the ripening and over-ripening process,” says Hagy.
Keep your cantaloupe slices in a separate compartment if possible.
