foto: Instagram/@tinissn_
Brilio.net - Papaya is a popular tropical fruit because of its sweet and fresh taste. In addition, this fruit also has high nutritional content. Papaya is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber. Not only that, papaya contains antioxidants that can help fight free radicals, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and maintain healthy skin.
Known for its bright orange flesh and soft texture, papaya is often a favorite choice to enjoy. Not only eaten directly, papaya can also be made into salads, or even as an ingredient in desserts. Its soft texture makes papaya fruit often processed into various foods.
However, if you want to consume papaya , you need to make sure that the fruit is perfectly ripe. Because, underripe papaya tends to have a bitter taste. In addition, the sap is also quite a lot, so it will be more difficult to consume.
There are a number of tricks that can be done to choose papaya fruit. This trick was once used by the owner of the Instagram account @tinissn_. Through one of the videos uploaded, he admitted that perfectly ripe papaya tends to have a sweet and fresh taste. This condition makes it more delicious when consumed.
As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @tinissn_ on Wednesday (25/9), the most common way to choose papaya is by simply pressing the outside of the fruit. Another way that can be done is by paying attention to the aroma of the papaya and the outer texture of the skin. There are a number of characteristics that indicate that the papaya is ripe.
Tricks for choosing sweet papaya
Instagram/@tinissn_
First of all, ripe and soft papaya tends to have a smooth surface. There are no cuts or bruises on the outside. This indicates that the papaya is perfectly ripe on the tree and tends to taste sweet.
Second, ripe papaya has a distinctive fragrant aroma. You can smell it from the tip of the papaya stem. If the papaya has no aroma or smells sour, it is likely that the fruit is not ripe or has started to rot.
Tricks for choosing sweet papaya
Instagram/@tinissn_
In addition, you can check from its texture. Ripe papaya will feel soft when pressed lightly with your finger. Avoid fruit that is too hard, because this indicates that the papaya is not ripe. However, you should also avoid those that are too soft or have dark spots, because this can indicate that the fruit is overripe or starting to rot.
Tricks for choosing sweet papaya
Instagram/@tinissn_
Another way to choose a ripe papaya is by looking at its shape. Choose a papaya that is round or slightly oval in shape with proportional size. Symmetrical papayas tend to ripen evenly compared to those that are irregularly shaped.
Meanwhile, the weight of the papaya fruit also affects its quality. Lift the papaya and feel its weight. Ripe and quality papaya fruit usually feels heavier than its size. This indicates high water content and juicy flesh.
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