The Philippines is home to various types of papaya, including well-known varieties such as Sinta, Red Lady, Sunset Solo, Kapoho Solo and among these, the royal star papaya stands out due to its unique internal cavities, which are shaped like a perfect star. It is recognized for its pleasant aroma; while some people find it sweet, others describe its flavor as mildly sweet, yet it boasts a long shelf life. It is indeed fascinating to observe how the interior forms into a star filled with seeds. One great thing about royal papaya is that you can enjoy Royal Star papayas even when they’re half ripe. Royal Star papayas represent a novel hybrid variety of Carica papaya.
The Royal Star Papaya is an incredibly nutritious tropical fruit.
Papaya, a tropical fruit renowned for its benefits on digestive health, is rich in vital nutrients, enzymes, and antioxidants, it is also recognized for its health advantages, certain compounds in papayas may possess anticancer properties and reduce the risk of heart disease in addition to numerous other health benefits.
I personally planted this papaya in our backyard, and it has developed into a beautiful, fruitful plant that produces many fruits capable of sustaining the family, you can count on it to provide us with fruits every week. Even after we pick the fruits for this week, you can still see the ripe ones ready for the next week. It is a wonderful pleasure to enjoy the benefits of the tree you have planted.
Core Section of a Star-Shaped Papaya
The star-shaped cavities are a natural variation in the structure of the fruit, especially when it has been cultivated from specific hybrids or varieties.
This star shape is formed by the configuration of the flesh and seeds within the fruit.