About Papaya

The papaya is oval with a thin, waxy skin; it is green-turning-to-yellow at maturity, when its juicy sweet yellow flesh tastes similar to a cantaloupe. The papaya's flavor peaks out when its skin is 80 percent colored. It is most commonly eaten fresh, peeled, seeded and cut into sections. It also can be added to salads, baked and served as a vegetable, made into sauce, jam, jelly, pickles, or juice.