{"product_id":"papaya","title":"Papaya Per Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh papaya is a tropical fruit with buttery orange flesh that tastes like a vacation — sweet, fragrant, and rich in digestive enzymes. In South Asian households, ripe papaya is a breakfast staple, while green (unripe) papaya is used in salads and curries. Either way, it is a fruit that rewards patience — wait for it to ripen fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTropical Breakfast Fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh whole papaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, buttery flesh when ripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich in digestive enzymes (papain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEat ripe for fruit, green for salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWait until the skin is mostly yellow and the fruit yields to gentle pressure. Cut in half, scoop out seeds, and eat the flesh with a spoon or cube it. For green papaya salad, peel and shred the firm, unripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know when it is ripe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkin turns from green to yellow\/orange. Flesh yields to gentle pressure. Fragrant at the stem end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I eat the seeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePapaya seeds are edible — peppery flavor, sometimes used as a spice. Most people discard them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes papaya really help digestion?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePapaya contains papain, a natural enzyme. It is a food, not a medicine — enjoy it for the flavor and nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFresh produce.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fresh Produce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001794732259,"sku":"64617856","price":2.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/papaya-Mexican.jpg?v=1781244510","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/papaya","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}