The Papaya or Carica papaya belongs to the family of the Caricáceas, its origin goes back to Central America and it is cultivated in Florida, Hawaii, South Africa, India, Ceylon, the Malay Archipelago, the Canary Islands and Australia.
Features:The papaya is a fruit that grows in clusters; it is oval and oblong in shape,
of large size (can reach up to 25 cm long by 15 cm in diameter), its skin is yellow, yellowish green or orange; its pulp is tender, aromatic, fleshy and juicy reddish orange with black seeds.
There are different varieties, among them; Solo, Bluestem, Betty, Fairchild, Rissimee, Garahan, Hurtusgred and Puna. The most popular varieties are those cultivated in Hawaii, the Solo and Puna, which are usually up to 450 grams and are very sweet.
Consumption: is consumed mainly as a fresh tropical fruit, for its sweet and juicy pulp, is prepared cut into pieces sprinkled with lime juice sugared to accentuate its flavor, also combines well with other fruits in fruit salads or fruit salads. Especially exquisite well chilled.
When served cold
When it has not yet matured, it is usually consumed as a cooked vegetable, in meat stews and in marinades as a tenderizer. It has been industrialized in soft drinks, jellies, jams, ice cream, candies or preserves
Its flavor is particular, its sweet pulp resembles strawberry and bananas and seeds inside give the spicy touch to its fleshy flesh. Its consistency is buttery, soft and juicy.
The black seeds can be ground and used for dressing salads or meats, they have a flavor similar to mustard seeds.
The black seeds can be ground and used for dressing salads or meats, they have a flavor similar to mustard grains
Your choice: the specimens that yield easily to pressure are the tastiest, the skin should not have macules and its color should be between yellow and red (the part where the sunlight has not given it will be green)
Properties of Papaya:
Its main component is water, followed by carbohydrates, the mineral that is found in abundance is potassium and also contains vitamins C and provitamin A. Its contribution of fiber helps in the intestinal evacuation
It should be noted that it is found in low proportions a proteolytic enzyme (potato) used to tenderize meat or clarify beer. This enzyme present in Papaya stimulates digestion and is very beneficial for people with stomach problems, such as acidity, gastritis and favors the processes of slow digestion by eating meat
Papaya juice is very corrosive, be careful with sensitive and irritable skin such as that of children
