Papaya (or melon tree) is a fairly ancient culture, also known to the Mayan tribes. Oblong fruits resemble melon, for which the plant got its second name.
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Papaya fruit is very tasty, although it does not have a very pretty "appearance". An immature plant is rich in milky juice, which is extremely toxic to humans. As it ripens, the juice becomes colorless and loses its toxic properties. When choosing a fruit, keep in mind that it should be smooth, soft enough, but at the same time elastic, yellow. Usually papaya for sale is going to be unripe and can be stored at low temperatures for several weeks. To ripen the fruit, the temperature is increased.
How to eat papaya
Not everyone knows how to eat papaya. It should be noted that this fruit is usually consumed fresh. In countries for which this berry is not exotic, it is eaten for breakfast. Papaya can act as a dessert or salad ingredient.
Before use, the fruit must be cut lengthwise, then remove all the seeds with a spoon, and also peel the peel - it is absolutely inedible. After that, the papaya pulp needs to be cut into pieces. They are eaten with juice of orange, lemon or lime. Papaya is an excellent puree, and this fruit will be an excellent addition to green or fruit salad. Papaya juice also comes into play - they can be seasoned with salad or added to a cocktail.
It is interesting that papaya is also used as a vegetable, that is, it is added to soups and stews, which become softer thanks to this berry.