John Myers
The pear-shaped papaya (also called tree melon) is a botanical member of the melon family. If you remove the inedible green to intense yellow peel from fully ripe fruits, the soft, juicy salmon-colored to orange-colored flesh comes to light. There is a cavity in the middle containing hundreds of peppercorn-like seeds.
Origin
Ecuador, Brazil, Africa.
Taste
The papaya impresses with its mild, sweet aroma.
Use
Fully ripe papayas are mainly eaten raw or processed into fruit juice, sauces, or chutneys. However, the exquisite aroma of the papaya is best enjoyed pure. For this purpose, the fruit z. B. halved lengthways and cored. The flesh can now be easily scooped out. Papayas can also be peeled and diced or sliced for use in fruit salads or desserts. Their exotic taste also harmonizes with poultry or scampi.
Storage
Ripe papayas are very delicate and will keep for three to four days at room temperature.
