Papaya giant (Formosa)
The Formosa papaya is one of the largest papaya varieties, weighting up to 3 kilos. The flesh is orange with small black seeds in the middle. The flavour is mild and aromatic, usually eaten raw when ripe (orange skin), the unripe green fruit is also edible if cooked.
The papain enzyme in papaya can make protein easier to digest: People in the tropics consider papaya to be a natural remedy for constipation and other symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
Papaya can be found all year long, peak season being early summer and fall.
The Formosa papaya is one of the largest papaya varieties, weighting up to 3 kilos. The flesh is orange with small black seeds in the middle. The flavour is mild and aromatic, usually eaten raw when ripe (orange skin), the unripe green fruit is also edible if cooked.
The papain enzyme in papaya can make protein easier to digest: People in the tropics consider papaya to be a natural remedy for constipation and other symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
Papaya can be found all year long, peak season being early summer and fall.
The Formosa papaya is one of the largest papaya varieties, weighting up to 3 kilos. The flesh is orange with small black seeds in the middle. The flavour is mild and aromatic, usually eaten raw when ripe (orange skin), the unripe green fruit is also edible if cooked.
The papain enzyme in papaya can make protein easier to digest: People in the tropics consider papaya to be a natural remedy for constipation and other symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
Papaya can be found all year long, peak season being early summer and fall.
Tips
Loaded with antioxidants and antibacterial properties, the vitamin C and lycopene in papaya protect the skin and may help reduce signs of ageing.
The seeds of the papaya are also edible, full of benefits- They have a bitter, peppery taste: Plant them or boil the crushed seeds to make an amazing homemade tea!