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Papaya

Look for papayas that are mostly yellow and a little green to fully ripen at home. Papaya is fully ripe when it is bright yellow. Also choose papaya that are firm, yielding to gentle pressure, have smooth skin and are heavy for their size.
Avoid papaya that have blemishes, cuts and are overly soft.
To speed ripening, place in a brown paper bag at room temperature. Once the papaya ripens, refrigerate immediately in a plastic bag up to 1 week.
The seeds and flesh are edible. Remove the skin with a vegetable peeler and cut the fruit. Or cut in half and scoop out the seeds.