Some papaya varieties look like an elongated pear while others can grow to the size of a large pineapple. However, they can all be cut similarly, and the first step is to start with a ripe papaya.

The facts The papaya (Carica papaya L.) is a tree-like plant with palm-shaped leaves and flowers. The fruit is oblong or pear-shaped with a thin, tough skin of green, yellow, orange, or pink.

The flesh is yellow, orange or pink. The taste is appealing but less sweet than the Hawaiian papaya. Pear-shaped and much smaller in size, the Hawaiian papaya fruit weighs about 1 pound and is 7 ...

Ethnic markets will have a broad selection, but the papaya found in most supermarkets probably comes from Hawaii, has the shape of an outsized pear, tastes of peach and smells of flowers or berries.

Just like papaya, pear is another fruit which is rich in pectin and dietary fiber. This helps to pass the stool smoothly and help children in better bowel movements.

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