The fruit
The papaya is a large pear shaped fruit that looks a bit like a large mango, with bright golden-yellow skin. The skin is waxy and thin but fairly tough. On the inside, its bright orange flesh is juicy and silky smooth with a sweet-tart flavour. Some liken the flavour to melon and apricot. The large center cavity is filled with shiny, black seeds – about the size of peas. These black seeds are edible and have a sharp spicy peppery taste. They are generally discarded, but sometimes ground up and used as a substitute for black peppers.
Fruity Facts
Papaya is being hailed as one of nature’s superfruit by nutritionists as it boasts a wealth of health benefits and is a rich source of antioxidant nutrients including Vitamin C and lutein (pronounced LOO-teen).
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