Papaya Facts

Papaya facts and general information about papayas.

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Papaya is Available:

Summer

How Does Papaya Grow:

On a tree in warm tropical areas.

What to Look for When Buying Papaya:

Papaya should yield slightly when pressed. They have a smooth skin and should be mostly yellow. You can buy a little greener and ripen at home.

Papaya Storage Tips:

Store at room temperature if papaya needs to ripen. If ripe, it can be stored in the fridge.

How to Cook with Papaya:

Slice in half and scoop out seeds. Chop and use in salads, salsas, main dishes or eat as is.

Papaya Nutrition Facts:

Papaya aid in digestion. They contain Vitamin C, folate, potassium, fiber, Vitamin A and lycopene.

Papaya Recipes: 

Tropical Fruit Salsa

• 1 Cup pineapple chunks
• 2 kiwifruit, peeled and chopped
• 1 mango, cut lengthwise in half, pitted and chopped
• 1 papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 Tablespoon finely chopped red onion
• 2 Tablespoons lime juice
• 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Mix fruit and onion together. Pour lime juice over top and stir in cilantro. You can add hot peppers if desired. Chill for 1 hour.

Fruity Ham Bundles

• 1 (3 oz) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 tbsp orange marmalade
• 1/3 lb. ham, cut into 4 in wide strips
• papaya, peeled and sliced

Mix together cream cheese and marmalade. Spread mixture over a ham slice and top with a piece of papaya. Secure with a toothpick. Chill until ready to serve.

Papaya Cooking Video

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