Salad papaya – exotic fruit for fresh & light dishes

Salad papaya – The perfect base for Thai papaya salad

Our salad papaya is an unripe, green variety with firm flesh and a mild, fresh flavor. It's the ideal ingredient for the popular Thai papaya salad (Som Tam) – crisp, slightly tart, and perfect for grating. This green papaya salad base is low in fat, high in fiber, and incredibly versatile – a must-have for fans of Asian cuisine.

Advantages at a glance:

• Crisp texture: Ideal for grating and for raw food dishes.
• Mild aroma: Perfect flavor carrier for strong dressings & spices.
• Versatile use: For papaya salad , stir-fries or as a vegetable side dish.
• High in fiber: Supports digestion and is low in calories.
• Fresh & natural: Directly imported & packaged to preserve aroma.

Product details:

• Contents: 1 whole green salad papaya – depending on the variety, approx. 500–800 g
• Origin: Thailand, Vietnam or Mexico (depending on the season)
• Storage: Store unripe at room temperature, store ripe in the refrigerator
• Preparation: Peel, core & grate – can be used raw or cooked
• Packaging: Environmentally friendly & safe for transport

What is a salad papaya?

The salad papaya is an unripe green papaya primarily used in Thai cuisine. It's especially popular in Thai papaya salad (Som Tam), where it's grated raw and combined with chili, lime juice, fish sauce, and peanuts. Its firm texture and neutral flavor make it ideal for savory and spicy dishes. Order fresh now from Obstwelt !