This fruit was discovered in the West Indies by European explorers in the 16 th century who kept its Caribbean name.

We can find papaya in America as well as in India or in South Africa .

The papaya tree is similar in appearance to the palm tree: fruit grows all around the trunk and requires a warm climate in which to grow and thrive.

The papaya is oblong and ribbed with a green skin, turning orange at maturity. The flesh is deliciously sweet and has a soft butter-like consistency. Inside the cavities of the fruit are small, black seeds. They are edible but have a peppery, bitter taste.

The main varieties are : Golden, Solo, Sunrise , Hawaii and Formosa .