Common
name : Payaya
Thai name : Ma-la-gor
Scientific name : Carica papaya L.
Varieties
Kaeg-dahm
Shape : cylindrical with a pointed tip.
Color : when ripe-reddish orange; flesh-red.
Taste : firm and sweet
Kaeg-nuan
Shape : cylindrical
Color : when ripe-yellow; flesh-yellowish orange.
Taste : sweet
Preparation and eating
1. Use a knife to slice the fruit crosswise into rings.
2. Peel with knife.
3. Remove the seeds.
4. Cut into pieces for eating.
Nutritional value
High vitamin A and C
Fruiting season
All year
Uses
Eating fresh and canning
Storage
Keep the fresh fruit at room temperature ( 25-30 celcius degree
), it can be kept for 3-4 days.
