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Formosa papaya
A large papaya with orange, melting flesh, ideal for bulk preparations.
The Formosa papaya is a large, elongated fruit with green skin turning yellow when ripe. Its thick orange to reddish flesh is very tender, with a mild, slightly musky taste. It suits cut fruit for buffets as well as kitchen use. Green, it can be grated into a salad.
- Origin
France- Availability
- Peak season: June → July
- Flavour
- Sweet, melting, slightly musky
In the kitchen
- Grated green in a Thai salad
- Sliced for a fruit buffet
- In a smoothie or sorbet
Origins, sizes and packaging vary with the seasons: our sales team will confirm current availability.
Seasons and origins
- Early season
- Peak season
- Late season
- Available but scarce
| Origin | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France |
Indicative calendar based on our sales over the last two years. Our sales team will confirm current availability.
Packaging
- LooseFrance
Brazil
Italy
Thailand, Vietnam
