Muskmelon vs Cantaloupe: What’s The Difference?

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1. Muskmelon and cantaloupe are often confused with each other.

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2. Muskmelon is also known as Cucumis melo.

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3. Its aroma and flavour differs from each other.

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4. Cantaloupe is used to refer to two types of muskmelons.

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5. It is higher in Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

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6. North American cantaloupe has less distinct flavour while European one is sweeter.

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7. All cantaloupes are muskmelon but all muskmelons are not cantaloupes!

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8. Muskmelons promote immune function and weight loss.

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9. It can be used in a variety of dishes!

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