Papaya fruit, also known as pawpaw, is not only delicious but is also a favorite for it’s digestive, medicinal and nutritional value as well. The papaya fruit is apart of the Caricaceae family, is native to Central American and is now grown all over the tropics – especially here in Hawaii.
The one thing about papaya that most people need to be aware of, is that most of it is now Genetically Modified (GM) food. It’s sad but true – and we have Monsanto’s to thank for it. But being aware of where you’re papaya is coming from is essential. It’s important to have a good, local, organic source, preferably one that is not located near any mono-cropping papaya farms, a