Green papaya is an unripe tropical fruit with a firm, pale green flesh and a smooth green skin: Appearance * Green papaya has a neutral taste and a crisp texture. Some say it tastes "clean" and is "like cucumber or jacama * Green papaya is used more like a vegetable in cooking. It's a versatile ingredient that can be eaten raw, boiled, baked, or saut�©ed. It's often used as a base for salads, soups, curries, or pickles Green papayas are rich in antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin C, flavonoids, folate, potassium, magnesium, and fiber
