Papaya is an exotic fruit native to Mexico and South America. The fruit grows on trees that reach a height of 5-10 meters. The leaves of the tree are very large, up to 70 cm in length. Ripe fruits grow up to 45 cm in length, they are very tasty and sweet, look like a melon and smell like ripe raspberries. It is noteworthy that the trees bear fruit already 6 months after the start of life; in general, the plant lives up to 5 years. The fruits are widely used in cooking and medicine; papaya is not only very tasty, but also healthy. But it is important to remember that eating green fruits is strictly not recommended due to the presence of alkaloids in them.