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Papaya: Is a pear shaped fruit with yellow skin when ripe and averages about 7 inches in length. The flesh has a sweet smooth consistency
Description: Papayas range in color from pale yellow to deep orange. Their tiny black seeds are edible and slightly peppery. Facts: The papaya is actually a berry and it grown in tropical climates. The papaya used to be considered an exotic fruit but is now readily available in produce sections at major grocery stores.
Serving Size: ˝ cup of fruit
Availability: Available year round with peak season from March to July Selection: Select papayas that are firm with some yellow streaks and free of blemishes. Storage: Keep at room temperature for 2 -3 days until it is totally yellow to orange. Papaya can be ripened in a dark area at room temperature or by placing it in a paper bag with a banana to accelerate the ripening process. Only ripe fruit should be refrigerated for up to a week. It should be stored in plastic while in the refrigerator. Papayas bruise easily and should be handled gently. Nutrition Benefits: Fat free, cholesterol free, sodium free, good source of potassium and folate, excellent source of vitamins A and C. Pigments: beta-carotene, Phytochemicals: cartenoids, Cryptoxanthin |
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