Here’s a simple kitchen tip to make preparing papaya easier and more comfortable.

Using fruit in your salads is a great way to add flavor, enzymes and nutrients to your day. Here’s a simple kitchen tip to make preparing papaya easier and more comfortable. When peeling green papaya, the sticky white sap can irritate your skin and cause itching or redness, especially if you’re sensitive to it. To avoid this, cut off both ends of the papaya and immerse the whole fruit in a bowl of water for about five minutes before peeling. This helps draw out most of the sap into the water. After soaking, peel as usual and give it a quick rinse with clean water. This easy step can help you prepare papaya for salads or soups without the discomfort of sticky sap on your hands.