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Taste:
Similar to a melon in flavor, it is juicy and sweet and provides a fragrant
but not a musky aroma.
Selection:
Papayas yield to gentle pressure when ripe. Their skin should be smooth
and unblemished.
Ripening: Keep fruit between 70 and
80 degrees until it reaches at least 50 percent color.
Ethylene Production & Sensitivity: High
Shelf Life:
Once ripe, the papaya should be used within two to three days.
Brooks Availability:
Year round
Brooks Origin:
Belize
Storage Temperature: 50° - 55°F
Storage Humidity: 85% - 95%
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