Papaya Fruit Seeds

Culinary Use:

• Papaya is a very popular tropical fruit that is used widely in cooking
• The pink or golden flesh of papaya is used as a main component in various salads and desserts
• Green papaya is a good meat tenderizer hence it is grated and used in marinade as a tenderizer
• It is also a familiar ingredient in numerous stews and soup dishes
• Papaya is a widely eaten fruit in breakfast and many papaya dishes are served as side dishes such as chili papaya with venison and papaya with pineapple salsa
• Due to its long pear shape, papaya is a good fruit to be stuffed
• Papaya is pureed to make chutneys and sauces
• Baked papaya recipes are also very popular in various cuisines
• Papaya seeds are usually scooped out and discarded but they have a spicy flavor and can be dried and used as a peppery seasoning
• papaya is cultivated for its edible ripe fruit; its juice is a popular beverage, and its young leaves, shoots, and fruits are cooked as a vegetable
• The fruits are a source of flavoring used in candies, jellies, preserves, and ice cream