Papaya (Carica papaya) is a tropical American fruit that is green when unripe and light or deep yellow-orange with orange or red juicy flesh when ripe. Papayas are high in vitamins, minerals ...

When summer kicks into high gear, so does papaya season. From May to September ... which changes from green to yellow or orange as it ripens. Look for one that's almost fully transformed.

Choose golden, slightly soft papaya. Scoop out the seeds before serving. These can be eaten in savoury dishes. They have a peppery flavour and crunchy texture. Papaya is very sweet and needs lemon ...