Papaya

Papaya is a big tropical fruit originating from Central America and now grown all around the world. Green or yellow on the outside The orange meat is sweet and has little acidity. Lemon or lime juice is great to enhance the taste. Apart from eating it fresh, it’s also great in salads and marinades (it contains an enzyme that breaks down protein so it tenderizes meat). The seeds have a peppery taste and can be eaten in savoury dishes.

Interesting facts about papaya:

Papaya are actually classified as a berries
The black seeds in the center of a papaya are edible and have a spicy, peppery taste
Papaya plants are not trees, but giant herbs
Papaya plants can grow up to 2.5 meters in just 10-12 months
Papaya seeds and leaves have been used for medicine in tropical cultures
One serving of papaya will provide you all the vitamin C that you need in one day