Papaya

Also called: Babbaay (Soomaali) · Papaye (Français) · بابايا (العربية)

What to look for

A ripe papaya is mostly yellow-orange and gives slightly when pressed, like a ripe avocado, with a sweet smell at the stem end. A greener one will ripen on the counter in a few days. Avoid mushy spots or a sour smell.