Papaya

Papayas are mildly sweet, soft, greenish/yellow fruits shaped like large pears, weighing about 1 to 2 pounds. 

Papayas add versatility to recipes and can be puréed for sweet and savory sauces, soups, marinades or sorbets. Papaya has a taste that is unlike most fruits, with a creamy mouthfeel and a mild flavor. Papaya's taste is often compared with that of a melon but less sweet and with a softer texture. To get the full flavor of papaya, it must be very ripe.