A tip when shopping at the greengrocer

Choose papayas that have an even yellow or orange color. You can also check their consistency: press them with your fingers and avoid taking the ones you feel are too stiff.

A tip to preserve them at home

If they are ready to eat, avoid storing them in the refrigerator. Leave them at room temperature. If you ate half of a papaya, the other half could be put in the fridge but wrapped in plastic film.