{"product_id":"papaya-green","title":"Papaya Green Per Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen papaya is the raw, unripe version of the fruit — firm, crunchy, and savory rather than sweet. Used in Thai som tam salad, Indian curries, and as a meat tenderizer. Completely different eating experience from ripe papaya.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCrunchy and Savory\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen (raw, unripe) papaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor som tam, curries, tenderizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm and crunchy — not sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely different from ripe papaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeel, deseed, and shred for Thai som tam salad. Dice and cook in curries. Grate raw papaya and use as a natural meat tenderizer — the papain enzyme breaks down proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it ripen if I wait?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen papayas sold for cooking are picked too young to ripen well. Use them as a vegetable, not a fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it the same as regular papaya?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame plant, picked much earlier. Different flavor, texture, and use entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is som tam?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Thai green papaya salad — shredded green papaya with lime, fish sauce, chili, peanuts, and tomato. Crunchy and addictive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFresh produce.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fresh Produce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001900114147,"sku":"62997901","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/GREEN-PAPAYA_5577b6ef-e724-40bf-82fd-25888ddf2224.jpg?v=1781244517","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/papaya-green","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}