You can place a ripe papaya in the fridge until you’re ready to eat it to keep it from spoiling. The papayas will keep in the fridge for up to a week, but it’s best to use them within two days for optimal flavor.
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1 Wash and peel the papayas that you want to freeze. Rinse and clean the papaya with running water before removing the skin with a produce peeler. Use long, even strokes to peel off the skin more efficiently.[4]
- Set the peels aside as you go so you can toss them away later.
- 2 Slice the papaya into 1 in (2.5 cm) chunks. Cut the papaya in half so that the center of the fruit is visible. Next, use a spoon to scoop out the seeds before you continue chopping the fruit. Slice the papaya in half again before cutting the fruit into 0.5 in (1.3 cm) chunks.[5]
- For simpler storage, consider using a melon baller to scoop the papaya into bags before freezing it.[6]
- 3 Place the fruit pieces into a container or bag and freeze them for up to a year. Take a handful of papaya chunks or balls and place them in a freezer-safe bag or other airtight container. Try and bag them as compactly as you can, so the fruit pieces won’t take up as much space in your freezer. Once you’ve put away all of the chopped fruit, set it in the freezer and use the fruit within a year.[7]
- If you want to freeze the papaya chunks before bagging them, place them on a cookie sheet first. Leave the cookie sheet in the freezer for at least a day, or until the fruit pieces are frozen.[8]
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FAQ
How do you know when papaya goes bad?
How long can you keep papaya in the fridge?
Will papaya ripen after you cut it?
will papaya gone bad still be edible?
It is still edible. Most people who consume off papaya will not experience any side effects (other than the decline in taste) and the mouldy bits of off papaya can easily be removed. For those who do experience side effects, this is typically gastrointestinal or skin rash related.
How long does ripe papaya last?
At room temperature, ripe papaya will last for 2-3 days, while unripe papaya will last 5-7 days. In the refrigerator, ripe papaya will last 5-7 days, while unripe papaya will last up to 2 weeks. In the freezer, ripe papaya will last 10-12 months. Above is just an estimated time of long papaya should last under normal conditions.
How long can papaya be frozen?
Well, we’re here to help! If papayas are not fully ripe, they can be stored on the counter for at least three days. For ripe, unpeeled papayas, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to three weeks. Once cut, papaya can be frozen for up to a year or dried using a dehydrator for short- or long-term storage.