Green Papaya

Papaya has a flavour that is comparable to cantaloupe melon or a more exotic kind of mango. There is a faint sweetness and musky undertones that is not overbearing. Ripe papaya flesh is orange-red in colour and has a smooth, creamy texture. Whereas Unripe papaya has tougher flesh and little to no flavour.

STORAGE

As the papaya ripens, its skin will gradually change from green to yellow. Your papaya is ready to eat when it is nearly completely yellow and slightly soft to the touch. Refrigerate fully ripe papayas in a plastic bag to extend their shelf life and they should last in the refrigerator for about a week.

FUN FACTS & TIPS

It might be difficult to find a perfectly ripe papaya at times. It will, however, be a bit simpler if you know what to search for. The first thing you want to look for is a bright papaya with few flaws and no serious scratches or holes. You should also examine the shape of the papaya. Hold the fruit up and examine it with both hands. The shape of your papaya should be plump and round. 

NUTRITION & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Reduce the risk of alzheimer’s disease
• Help protect cells from damage
• Boosts Your Immune System
• Helps promote blood flow
• Reduce your risk for high blood pressure and stroke
• Prevents eye age-related macular degeneration
• Reducing bloating and easing constipation
• Lower the risk of colon cancer

Contain high levels of antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein, and zeaxanthin


Common Names: Banane de Prairie, Caricae Papayae Folium, Carica papaya, Carica peltata, Carica posoposa, Chirbhita, Erandachirbhita, Erand Karkati, Green Papaya, Mamaerie, Melonenbaumblaetter, Melon Tree, Papaw, Papaya Fruit, Papayas, Papaye, Papaye Verte, Papayer, Papita, Paw Paw, Pawpaw, 马来西亚木瓜, 番木瓜, 木瓜