Look for a pink or red shell when ripe. A sweet-tart fruit. Loaded with antioxidants. Has a large pit that must be removed before juicing. A tropical fruit filled with black seeds.
Ripe papayas are more yellow than green and give gently when pressed.
An excellent source of Vitamins A and C, as well as potassium. Also contains an enzyme, papain, which aids in the digestion of protein. A small, spherical fruit with a leathery peel. Peel before juicing. A large citrus fruit that looks and tastes much like grapefruit.