How do you know when a papaya fruit is ready to be eaten?

Question

I purcahsed a papaya fruit. It is right now green and hard. I don't know if it is ready for eating. Is it supposed to be soft and light in color? i saw some at the store that were light in color sort of an orangy-yellow and were soft but was not sure if they were bad or ripe.

Answer 1

the papaya turns yellow to yellow-orange from being green.