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

Step 1

Keep unripe papayas with a banana in a paper bag at room temperature.
Step 2

If the papaya is green, let it ripen at room temperature to an orange-yellow color.
Step 3

Place in a plastic bag in refrigerator once ripe.
Step 4

Store for no more than a week.