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How to Store Papayas

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Ripe papayas moisten the lungs, relieve coughs and asthma, and are excellent sources of vitamins A, C and E. But whatever your use, keep papayas ripe, fresh and ready to use.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Paper Bags
  • Paper bags
  • Plastic Bags
  • Plastic bags
  1. Step 1

    Keep unripe papayas with a banana in a paper bag at room temperature.

  2. Step 2

    If the papaya is green, let it ripen at room temperature to an orange-yellow color.

  3. Step 3

    Place in a plastic bag in refrigerator once ripe.

  4. Step 4

    Store for no more than a week.

Tips & Warnings
  • Try to eat ripe papayas within 1-2 days.

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