How to choose papaya and how much does it cost per kilogram

1. How to choose

1. Take a look: The easiest way to choose papaya is to look at its color. The mature color is yellow. The darker the color, the more ripe it is and the better it tastes. If it has some small spots on the skin, it is ripe. If the surface is green, it means it is not ripe yet.

2. Smell it: In addition to looking at the color, you can also judge the ripeness of the papaya by smelling it. If it is fully ripe, it will have a fragrance. On the contrary, if it is not ripe yet, it will smell bland.

3. Press it: If you want to confirm further, there is another way, which is to press its belly with your hand. If it doesn't move when pressed, it means it is still relatively raw. If it can be pressed, it means it is cooked. However, if it collapses when pressed, it means it is overripe and often at risk of rotting, and it is not easy to preserve.

2. Price

The price of papaya is mainly related to region and variety. The more expensive one is the wrinkled papaya. This fruit has high nutritional value and can be sold for around 11 yuan per pound, and the expensive ones can be sold for 16 yuan. In addition to this one, there is also a cheaper smooth-skinned papaya, which costs only 3 yuan per catty. Of course, if it is just released, it is often more expensive. When it is launched in large quantities, the price will also be reduced.

3. Variety Identification

There are two common varieties of papaya, namely Xuan papaya and papaya. Xuan papaya is a traditional plant in my country. It is oblong in shape and its peel is dark yellow in color. Papaya is an introduced variety. The fruit is usually oblong and turns orange or yellow when ripe. If you can't tell the difference just by looking at the appearance, you can cut them open. Xuan papaya has five chambers. During the seed distribution period, the seeds of papaya are not distributed in a regular pattern but are piled together.