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Smooth and yellow-cream in colour with green hues, the smooth melon's rind is thin yet resistant to transport. Its uniform surface and delicate colour make it instantly recognisable among Italian summer melons.
The short, sturdy stem is one of the smooth melon's defining traits. At full ripeness a natural crack forms at the base (the so-called 'slip'), signalling that the fruit is ready for harvest.
The smooth melon reaches 14–17 °Brix, among the highest values for Italian melons. The Brix degree measures the concentration of soluble sugars (sucrose, fructose, glucose) and is the main indicator of sweetness.
The deep golden-orange flesh is intense, juicy and melting, with a persistent aroma of floral and musky notes. 4–5 cm thick, free of coarse fibres. The golden, spindle-shaped seeds concentrate in the small central cavity.