Fortunately, getting familiar with papayas' signs of ripeness is easy. When picking a papaya, look for one that is yellow on the outside and slightly soft when touched. The size of papayas ...

Use these easy tips to choose sweet, ripe papayas this summer and enjoy their juicy taste without any guesswork ...

However, choosing the right papaya can sometimes be tricky. Often, we bring one home only to find that it's either unripe, tasteless, or rotten from the inside.

Choose golden, slightly soft papaya ... fish, shellfish or meat. Ripe papaya is also good in tropical fruit salads and puréed in smoothies. Use green papaya as a vegetable or turn into pickle.