Facts

Ripening

The ripening of papayas is related to the outer color of their skin, beginning green and then transitioning to orange. The riper the papaya, the sweeter its pulp.

Green

25%

50%

75%

Full Color

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Specifications

Technical Specs

  • Variety: Maradol
  • Country of Origin: Mexico
  • Shipping temperature: between 50 and 60 °F
  • Storage temperature when ripen: between 50 and 60 °F
  • Relative Humidity: 85-95%
  • Brix: 9-12
  • Average weight: 3.3 lb- 5.5 lb
  • Average weight/box: 35 lbs
  • Available papayas/box: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15
  • Boxes/pallet: 48
  • Shelf Life: 4-6 days
  • Ripes at: Bright yellow outside, bright orange inside

Facts

Ripening

1-n

Green

2-n

25%

3-n

50%

4-n

75%

5-n

Full Color

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Specifications

Technical Specs

  • Variety: Tainung
  • Country of Origin: Mexico
  • Shipping temperature: between 50 and 55 °F
  • Storage temperature when ripen: between 50 and 55 °F
  • Relative Humidity: 85-95%
  • Brix: 12-14
  • Average weight: 2.1 lb to 4.5 lb
  • Average weight/box: 32 lbs
  • Available papayas/box: 9, 12, 15, 16
  • Boxes/pallet: 48
  • Shelf Life: 7 – 10 days
  • Ripes at: Breaking Yellow outside, light orange
    inside
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