How to Juice a Papaya

Papaya is a tropical fruit that provides a variety of nutrients, including calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. In addition to aiding digestion and providing numerous health benefits such as protection against colon cancer, papaya is delicious and refreshing when pressed into juice. When you purchase a papaya to make juice, look for deep-colored fruit such as orange, gold or yellow. Choose papayas that are firm and slightly spotted --- spots are a sign that a papaya's juice might have more flavor.

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  Peel the papaya before you begin juicing. The peel is the thickest part of the papaya fruit, and some juicers are not strong enough to handle the peel as well as the flesh.

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  Slice the papaya in half and remove the seeds from the center of the fruit with a large spoon. Discard the seeds, as they might lend a slightly bitter taste to the juice that many people dislike.

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  Decide if you want to flavor the juice. Martha Stewart suggests flavoring papaya juice with fresh mint and pineapple for a different flavor. Alternatively, you can juice the papaya by itself to drink alone or add to smoothies.

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  Press the papaya and any additional flavorings through a juicer, using a bowl or measuring cup to catch the extracted juice. Follow the instructions on the juicer for best results.

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  Stir the juice to combine flavors. If you notice that the juice is thicker than you desire or contains mushy pulp from the fruit, run it through a strainer to achieve a smoother consistency.