Q&A for How to Cut a Papaya

Absolutely! It should be the first ingredient. If you notice, when you buy "mixed fruit" in a can, you will see chunks of papaya in it.

Cut it in small chunks and freeze them. You can use the frozen papaya for smoothies.

No, but you can use it by rubbing the inside juicy part on skin for exfoliation if you don't want to waste it.

Not really. Fruits and vegetables with high vitamin k contents contribute to a higher platelet count. However papaya is rich in vitamin c, which is necessary for the body to absorb iron. If you're looking to raise your platelet count for donations, having higher hemoglobin levels can improve your ability to donate plasma, provided it's not too high.

It is most likely not ripe yet. Wait for the papaya to turn completely yellow to maximize sweetness.

Yes! They have a peppery, mustard-y flavor. Don't eat too many at a time, though, they have trace amounts of cyanide.