Care Guide

• Brooks Availability: All Year
• Brooks Origin: Belize
• Taste: Similar to a melon in flavor, it is juicy, sweet and provides a fragrant aroma.
• Nutritional Information: 1 cup contains 55 calories. Papayas are high in vitamins A & C and potassium' low in sodium and a good source of fiber.
• Selection: Papayas yield to gentle pressure when ripe. Its skin should be smooth and unblemished.
• PLU: 3111 Small
• UPC: 81679 23400
• Storage Temp: 55°F
• Humidity: 85-95%
• Ethylene Production: High
• Ethylene Sensitivity: High
• Ripening: Keep fruit between 70-80 degrees until it reaches color.
• Package Size: 10lb box
• Pallet: 180 boxes
• Shelf-Life: Once ripe, the papaya should be used within two to three days
• Restrictions: Fruit may not enter Hawaii.