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This wonderful pear shaped fruit is an orange or salmon color that turns golden when ripe. The texture is smooth, the flavor is delicious and the center cavity has small black seeds. Papaya is an excellent source of vitamins and other nutrients such as papain, which aids in digestion and can tenderize meat. |
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A staple food in Mexico, avocados are a green-skinned, pear-shaped fruit that ripen after hardening. They contain a high concentration of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamins and are easily transported. |