The next time you're trying to decide whether you want a cantaloupe or a honeydew, try a Galia. Read on to discover more ...

The other variety, European cantaloupe, Cucumis melo cantalupensis, has ribbed light green skin and looks nothing like what we commonly call cantaloupe.

Next, pick up the cantaloupe and compare it to others of similar size. A ripe melon is juicy, which makes it feel heavier than you would expect -- this is also why it's a very hydrating fruit.