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PAPAYA
One of my favorite fruits is the papaya. It's grown in tropical countries and the picture here was taken in my brother's big yard in the hot region of Texas. The fruit originated from Central America. Papaya is eaten raw at breakfast and it can also be made into pickles. Or it may also be eaten ripe as a main ingredient in fruit salads, pies, and sherbets. I, myself, like it half-ripe, cut it to bite-size pieces, add salt, and vinegar. It's yummy!
The papaya seeds grow readily. It grows on a giant plant which looks like a small palm tree. The fruit is round to oblong in shape, sometimes weighing 10 to 12 pounds. The color varies: it's green when raw and yellow to dark-orange when ripe. Many black seeds the size of peas are attached to the walls of the cavity. The fruit is mildly sweet, with a musky taste.
Midget papaya
The papaya has many values: it's the source of the enzyme papain that helps in the digestion of food. It is used for as a cure for dyspepsia (indigestion) and similar ailments, and also to tenderize tough meats in cooking food without giving the eater a headache as in the case of MSG (monosodium glutamate).
Buy papaya when you see it in grocery store - it's delicious and cheap.
Very good for your health!
Published 4/20/06 ALT MSN Group
Web Page: The Good Fruit Papaya
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