Originating in Central America and Southern Mexico, Papaya is an incredibly healthy orange/green tropical fruit that has a sweet taste and a soft texture on the inside. It was first domesticated in Mesoamerica but is now grown in many other parts of the world. Papayas contain a natural digestive enzyme, called “Papain,” which can help the human body to break down food and tough protein chains that are found in muscle meat.* Because of their rich content in Papain, Papayas have been utilized for tenderizing meat for thousands of years.
