The tropical climate, without a doubt, is a great match for the Formosa papaya. This variety of fruit, discovered in Mexico and taken to America in the 16th century, possesses the striking, distinctive flavor that sets it apart from any other fruit. In Brazil, Formosa arrived years later, in the mid 70s. But it didn’t take long for this kind of papaya to win over Brazilians with the great benefits it provides.<\/p>\n
Being 35 centimeters wide, with an average weight of 1.3 kilos, this papaya is slightly bigger than the others. Its consumption tends to be in natura or in various recipes that make the delicious Formosa papaya its centerpiece. A fruit that brings a lot to the table, but with few calories, fats or sugar, and zero cholesterol content.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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