Quick answer
Papaya: Dried papaya is eaten as a snack. Ours comes from Penja, in Cameroon’s Littoral region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Papaye
- Scientific name
- Carica papaya
- Origin
- Penja · Littoral
- Category
- Vegetables & fruits
- Type
- Raw
- Available formats
- Dried
- Delivery
- Dry · ships everywhere
What is Papaya?
Dried papaya is eaten as a snack.
Its scientific name is Carica papaya.
Where does Papaya come from?
Our Papaya comes from Penja, in the Littoral region (capital Douala). Growing areas in the region: Penja, Njombé, Loum, Mbanga, Édéa. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Papaya?
Local vegetables and fruit, fresh, frozen or dried depending on how fragile they are.
Pack size: Dried · 150 g. Usual formats in Cameroon: dried.
How should you store Papaya?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Where to buy Papaya in Europe, the US and Canada
A dry product: it ships easily to Europe, the UK, the US and Canada. We deliver to cities including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
What is Papaya called in French?
In French: Papaye.
How do I store Papaya?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Can Papaya be shipped outside Cameroon?
A dry product: it ships easily to Europe, the UK, the US and Canada.
Is it organic?
We never say “organic” without certification. It is natural, traditionally grown, free of additives, and every lot is checked in Douala.
