Maradol Papayas

Commodity Overview

Maradol papayas are a large variety with an oval, somewhat irregular shape. They have vibrant dark green skins that turn yellow when the fruit is ripe, and sweet, golden to salmon-colored flesh that has a slight musky scent. They have small, round, shiny, edible black seeds. Maradol papayas are sometimes called Mexican papayas, as the majority of the fruit is grown in Mexico.

Produce Availability

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PLUs

3112 maradol

Characteristics

Commodity: Papayas
Category: Tropical Fruit
Appearance: A large, oval or elongated pear-shaped fruit with vibrant dark green to yellow skins
Flesh: Somewhat firm, golden to salmon-colored flesh
Flavor: Sweet, with a slightly musky scent
Size: 3 pounds or larger
Color: Dark green to yellow
Shape: Somewhat irregular; oval to an elongated pear shape
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: Small, round, shiny, edible black seeds
Availability: Year-round

Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.

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ASM OF MEXICO

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Business Type:

Broker, Exporter

Location HQ:

Culiacán Rosales, 80040 Sinaloa

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

Prestige Produce

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Business Type:

Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Hialeah Gardens, 33018-3714 Florida

Citrus:

Persian Limes

Tropical Fruit:

Tropical Avocados, Burro Bananas, Young/Water Coconuts, Ataulfo Mangoes, Tommy Atkins Mangoes, Keitt Mangoes, Hawaiian Papayas, Maradol Papayas, Red Lady Papayas