Description
Green Papaya - Fresh Unripe Fruit - 700-1000 g
Green papaya refers to the papaya fruit when harvested unripe, and it differs significantly from the sweet, orange version most people know. In its unripe state, the fruit has firm, almost crunchy flesh with a neutral to slightly tart taste, making it suitable as a vegetable rather than a dessert fruit. The fruit is widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine, where it forms the cornerstone of dishes like the Thai classic Som Tam, a spicy papaya salad prepared with chili, garlic, lime, and fish sauce. Additionally, green papaya is an ingredient in the Vietnamese salad Goi Du Du, typically served with shrimp or grilled meat. The flesh is peeled, freed from the white seeds in the middle, and cut or grated into thin strips, which are used raw to preserve their characteristic crispness. Besides salads, green papaya can be prepared as a vegetable in soups, stews, and curries, where it absorbs flavors similarly to zucchini or pumpkin. Its firm consistency also makes it suitable for pickling. The juice from green papaya contains the enzyme papain, which has a natural tenderizing effect on meat and can therefore be used in marinades. The fruit is delivered wrapped in plastic film and weighs between 700 and 1000 g per piece. Before use, the fruit should be thoroughly rinsed under running water. Green papaya is naturally gluten-free and vegan, suiting many different dietary preferences. The product is aimed at anyone wishing to experiment with authentic Asian ingredients at home, whether cooking enthusiasts looking for ingredients for Asian cooking or chefs wanting fresh exotic vegetables for everyday dishes. Keywords: buy green papaya, fresh papaya for salad, Asian vegetable, Som Tam ingredient, unripe papaya for cooking.
Nutritional content per 100 g
| Nutrient |
Amount |
| Energy |
kJ / kcal |
| Fat |
g |
| –
of which saturated fatty acids |
g |
| – of which unsaturated fatty acids |
g |
| Carbohydrate |
g |
| –
of which sugars |
g |
| Protein |
g |
| Salt |
g |
| Calcium |
mg |
