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PAPAYA

PAPAYA. Papaya. Papayas are spherical or pear shaped fruit that can be as long as 20 inches. Their flesh is a rich orange with hues of yellow or pink. The inner cavity is filled with black, round seeds in a jelly like substance. Papaya. Papayas are deliciously

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PAPAYA

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  1. PAPAYA

  2. Papaya Papayas are spherical or pear shaped fruit that can be as long as 20 inches. Their flesh is a rich orange with hues of yellow or pink. The inner cavity is filled with black, round seeds in a jelly like substance.

  3. Papaya Papayas are deliciously sweet, like a cantaloupe, with a musky undertone. The seeds are edible. They have a sharp, peppery taste.

  4. Papaya Papayas are native to Central America. Spanish & Portuguese explorers brought Papaya to many subtropical lands they visited including India, the Philippines and Africa. Christopher Columbus reportedly called papaya “the fruit of the angels.”

  5. Papaya In the 20th century papayas were brought to the United States. Today, Hawaii is the major U.S. producer. The United States, Mexico & Puerto Rico are the largest commercial producers of papaya.

  6. Papaya The ripe papaya is eaten without skin or seeds, fresh or dried. The unripe green fruit can be eaten cooked, in curries, salads & stews. Green papaya is used in Thai cooking both raw & cooked. Papaya is high in pectin so it is used to make jellies.

  7. Papaya Green papaya is rich in an enzyme called papain which can be used to tenderize meat. Papain is sold in tablet as a medicine to help aid digestive problems. It is also used as an ointment to treat cuts, rashes, stings & burns. The stem & bark of the papaya tree are used in the production of rope.

  8. Papaya Papaya is an nutrient powerhouse. It is an excellent source of vitamin C, as well as a good source of vitamin E, vitamin A, folate, potassium, magnesium,& fiber.

  9. Papaya References http://www.whfoods.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papaya http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/papaya.html http://www.picsearch.com/pictures/food%20!!%20drink/fruits/ fruits%20gr-pe/papaya.html http://fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/month/papaya.html

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