Listen for a low, deep, heavy sound. If you hear a hollow sound, hold off—it’s not ripe. Smell: Take a whiff of the blossom end. A juicy cantaloupe should smell sweet and have a faintly musky ...

If they smell sour or have brown spots, it's best to discard them. 📋 Julia's Tip: One of the best ways to check if a pineapple is ripe is to smell its base. Knowing how to pick a ripe pineapple ...

Avoid buying green patchy ones as they are often underripe or sour. Give mango a gentle sniff. A ripe mango will give you a sweet and fruity smell near the stem end. Avoid buying mangoes with a sour ...

Ripe breadfruit is ready to eat when it begins to smell slightly unpleasant and its spikes are standing clear of each other. Avoid jackfruit that are very smelly. Peel and seed green (unripe ...