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There is three basic steps:
1. Look for a lot of yellow and red on the green skin.
2. Squezze the papaya gently; it should give a little if it is ripe.
3. Smell the fruit at the base where the stem was once attached; you should be able to smell a genuine papaya scent.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoRipe papayas are mostly yellow in color and slightly soft to the touch. Papayas that are mostly green with a bit of yellow color, and firm, will be ready to eat in a few days
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What is the classifaction of a papaya?
The papaya grows in trees and when ripe, eat it
What is ripe papaya in Tamil?
uritha papali Pazham
How do you use papaya as a contraceptive?
Papaya can not be used as a contraceptive but there's a small chance that if you eat large amounts of ripe papaya you will abort.
What does a ripe rose hip look like?
ripe rose looks like a uniform bright orange when they ripe.
Can you eat bitter papaya?
Some are not yet ripe. (See link.)
How can you tell if a papaya is good to buy?
When ripe, papaya will smell very sweet. Just smell it to see if it is ripe. If your purchase one that is not ripe, leave it at room temperature until you can smell that it is in fact sweet. Also, as it ripens, the skin will change from a greenish color to a golden color.
How many cups are there in 120 mL of ripe papaya?
That is approximately half a cup
What does a ripe black olive look like?
Black?
What is the color of papaya?
a papaya is in many different colors due to the season an how ripe it is currently the papayas i have seen are green on the outside and a deep orange red on the inside. they are sweet citrusy and fun to eat! Enjoy!
What are the ingredients for papaya smoothie?
There are as many ways to make a papaya smoothie as there are people who like papayas. One of the easiest smoothies takes an equal amount of papaya and watermelon and spins them down. Coconut milk compliments papaya. A complicated smoothie mixes 1 cup milk, 1.4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 small ripe banana, 1/2 large ripe papaya and 1 cup ice cubes - blend until smooth and drink. Just put together flavors that you like and that compliment each other and blend until you find one that you can enjoy forever.
Is papaya is safe during 9 month pregnancy?
"If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, avoideating papaya or using a papaya product. Papaya is sometimes recommended for soothing indigestion, which is a common ailment during pregnancy. Although a fully ripe papaya is not considered dangerous, a papaya that is at all unripe contains a latex substance that triggers uterine contractions and may cause amiscarriage. 1 The papaya enzyme that helps soothe indigestion is called papain, or vegetable pepsin. Papain is found in the fruit's latex and leaves. 1 Researchers have noted that unripe papaya latex acts like prostaglandin and oxytocin, which the body makes to start labor. 2 Synthetic prostaglandin and oxytocin are commonly used to start or strengthen labor contractions." -from Yahoo HealthIn short, if it's ripe it might be ok, but better not to risk it.
Why does papaya smell like vomit?
Because vomit smells like papaya.
