Harvested long before it ripens, our Young Papaya, or Green Papaya, is used as a vegetable. It has a firm, crisp, pale-green flesh with a very mild and neutral flavor. Its crunchy texture makes it the star ingredient in the famous Southeast Asian Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum). It is also used in curries and stews, where it absorbs flavors while adding a pleasant texture. We supply firm, unripe papayas perfect for shredding.