Red Lady Papayas

Commodity Overview

Red lady papayas are a larger variety like the maradol or tainung. They have green skins that turn yellow when ripe, though the fruit can be eaten when the skin is about halfway from green to yellow. They have vibrant salmon-colored flesh with a sweet aroma and melon-like flavor. Their inner cavity is filled with small, round black seeds.

Characteristics

Commodity: Papayas
Category: Tropical Fruit
Appearance: A large, oblong fruit that ripens from green to bright yellow
Flesh: Vibrant salmon-colored flesh
Flavor: Melon-like flavor with a sweet aroma
Size: About 2-5 pounds
Color: Green, ripening to yellow
Shape: Oblong
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: An inner cavity filled with small, round black seeds
Availability: Year-round
Additional Notes: Photo courtesy World Variety Produce

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