Salad papaya – exotic fruit for fresh & light dishes

Salad papaya – The perfect base for Thai papaya salad

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

Advantages at a glance:

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

Product details:

• Contents: 1 whole green salad papaya – depending on your selection, approx. 500–800 g
• Origin: Thailand, Vietnam or Mexico (depending on the season)
• Storage: Unripe at room temperature, 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 that is 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 aroma make it ideal for savory and spicy dishes. Order it now fresh from Obstwelt !