Recognize the degree of ripeness of a papaya
The best way to tell the real ripeness of a papaya is with the eyes and the sense of touch in your fingers. First, pay attention to the coloring of the shell. If this is still completely green, the papaya in question is not suitable for further ripening and can only be used for the preparation of spicy papaya salads according to Asian recipes. If, on the other hand, the fruit shows the first yellow spots or stripes, it can still reach its maximum sweetness and taste intensity after a few days of ripening. A completely yellow or slightly reddish colored fruit gives way to the gentle pressure of the fingers against the skin and has reached the maximum degree of ripeness.
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Ripening a papaya is uncomplicated
As long as the purchased papaya already has a yellowish color on the skin, it can still ripen. To do this, simply wrap them in some newspaper and put them in a warm place. On a windowsill above the radiator, the papaya can sometimes ripen very quickly. You should therefore regularly check the degree of ripeness and place the fruit on another when it is fully ripe
storage in the refrigerator if you don't want to or can't eat them right away. For even faster ripening, you can also use other types of fruit that give off ethylene gas when ripe.Use a ripe papaya to ripen other fruits
Papayas share the special property of releasing ethylene gas in particular with the following fruits:
- Bananas
- tomatoes
- Apples
That causes in the immediate vicinity stored Fruits ripen more quickly, but can also spoil. You can therefore also place a fully ripe papaya next to other types of fruit and allow them to ripen faster. As a result, you can ripen a sufficiently pre-ripened papaya with the first yellow spots of color faster if you place it next to an already fully ripe and soft papaya.
Tips & Tricks
When ripening papayas, you shouldn't overlook the right time to eat them. Once fully ripe in terms of taste, papaya will only last a few days in the refrigerator. So that there are no deficits in terms of taste, the remains of a papaya that has not been eaten should be pureed in good time frozen will.
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