Caribbean Red Papaya

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Caribbean Red papayas are ripe starting when they are at 50% yellow and they give to a gentle squeeze. They turn sweeter as they yellow, but once 100% yellow enjoy them within 2 to 3 days.

Papayas from the same tree can ripen differently.

Just remember this, Caribbean Red papayas can be enjoyed starting at 50% yellow and when it gives to a gentle squeeze.

Ethylene Production and Sensitivity: High
Shelf Life: Once 100% yellow, the papaya should be enjoyed within two to three days.
Storage: 50° – 55°F
Humidity: 85% – 95%
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Like a melon, Caribbean Red papaya has a sweet taste and aroma.

Once 50% yellow and it gives to a gentle squeeze, it’s ripe. Enjoy within a day of two after the fruit is fully yellow.

This fruit’s pinkish flesh contains papain, an enzyme which helps digestion.

Cut open and enjoy by the spoonful. Or slice or cut to add to salads – fruit or leaf.

This fruit is NON GMO.
UPC 081679432002

PLU 3112

Case counts: 7-15

Pallet count: 54 boxes
Enjoy the color red in what you eat

Papayas have what you’d expect, a myriad of vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytonutrients, but the nutritional ante is upped when it comes to foods with red and orange pigments.

What tomatoes, watermelons, red peppers and papayas have in common. The color red gives more than a vibrant color. The naturally occurring orange and red pigments are called carotenoids.

Why carotenoids are important. Primary dietary carotenoids include lutein, beta-carotene, lycopene and beta-cryptoxanthin, all of which act as antioxidants in the body. As antioxidants, they tamp down inflammation and can be effective as cancer-fighting agents. Results from a variety of epidemiological studies indicate that a high intake of lycopene-rich foods can reduce the risk of several types of cancers, most notably prostate cancer.

Seeing red may make you mad. Eating red helps make you healthy.

Taste: Similar to a melon in flavor, Caribbean Red papaya is juicy and sweet with a fragrant but not a musky aroma.

Added plus: This fruit’s reddish insides contains papain, an enzyme which helps digestion. It’s beautiful red color is also a nutritional plus...

Ripening: Don’t refrigerate until ripe. Keep fruit at room temperature (between 70 and 80 degrees).

Ripe: Papayas are ripe starting at 50% yellow when they yield to gentle pressure. Papayas sweeten as they ripen. Minor blemishes and spots may occur as they age. Once 100% yellow, enjoy within a day or two.

Open: You can simply cut in half vertically or try these other ways. Which ever way you desire, go the fastest.

Enjoy: Spoonful, slice or chunks, Caribbean Red papayas are a great snack and perfect addition to any salad – fruit or leaf. Don’t stop there: blend into exotic smoothies, chop into a veggie topper or slice and add a creamy topping to this fruit for a dessert. So many ways to enjoy,

Season: Year-round