Description
The papaya (also known as papaw or pawpaw) is the fruit of the plant Carica papaya. The
papaya is a melon like fruit with yellow-orange flesh. The skin varies
in color from green to orange to rose. Papayas are a good source of
vitamin A, vitamin C, and dietary fiber.
The ripe fruit of the papaya is usually eaten raw, with or without skin or seeds. The unripe green papaya can be eaten cooked.
