Common name : Papaya
Thai name : Malako
Scientific name : Carica papaya L.
Khaek Dum
Shape : cylindrical shaped with a pointed tip
Weight : 1,000-2,000 g
Colour : reddish orange skin; red flesh
Taste : sweet
Plak Mai Lai
Shape : cylindrical
Weight : 1,000-1,500 g
Colour : red thick flesh
Taste : sweet
Preparation and eating
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Cut the fruit crosswise into rings.
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Peel with a knife.
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Remove the seeds.
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Cut into pieces for eating.
Usage
Eaten fresh.
Added in fruit salad and desserts.
Nutrition
High in fiber, vitamins A, C and potassium.
Storage
1-3 weeks at 13-15 ÌC,
85-90% RH
Season
Availability : year round
