Taste Testing Rare Subtropical Champagne Papaya Fruit aka Babaco

John from www.okraw.com/ tastes tests the rare subtropical champagne papaya that he grew in his backyard in California.
In this episode, John takes you on an exciting taste-testing journey with the rare subtropical fruit known as Babaco, or champagne papaya aka Mountain Papaya. Grown in his backyard, John emphasizes the unique qualities of Babaco, highlighting its ability to thrive in cooler, drier climates, unlike the common tropical papaya. He explains that the Babaco's rarity means most people will never taste it unless they grow it themselves. John discusses its robust aroma and complex flavor profile, likening it to a blend of kiwi, strawberry, pineapple, and papaya, and notes its high vitamin C content and beneficial enzyme, papain, which aids digestion.
Viewers will learn about the growing conditions and care required for Babaco, as John shares his personal experience of cultivating it with minimal maintenance in an unheated greenhouse. He highlights the fruit's resilience, as it can survive with infrequent watering and still produce high-quality, tree-ripened fruits. John also delves into the importance of consuming fully ripened fruits directly from the tree, explaining how this practice ensures maximum flavor and nutritional value. He further educates his audience on proper storage techniques, revealing that Babaco can last up to a month without refrigeration and offers tips on how to prolong its shelf life using optimal storage temperatures.
Additionally, John introduces a practical demonstration of enhancing fruit consumption through smoothies. He showcases a ninja portable blender and demonstrates how to convert it into a vacuum blender with a specialized lid kit. By vacuum blending Babaco with sweet tangerines, John creates a flavorful, low-glycemic fruit smoothie. This segment not only highlights the versatility and benefits of Babaco but also provides viewers with a useful tool for integrating more fruits into their diet.
Through this episode, John inspires viewers to explore new fruits, grow their produce, and utilize innovative methods like vacuum blending to elevate their raw vegan lifestyle.
Jump to the following parts of this episode:
00:00 Episode Starts
00:16 Babaco Fruit Taste Testing
01:00 Where is the Champagne Papaya from?
01:46 Tree Dropped Ripe Fruit
02:50 Super Fragrant Smell
03:10 How long can Babaco Fruit store?
05:06 Opening Babaco Fruit
05:55 3x Higher in Papain Enzyme than Papaya
06:26 Taste Testing Babaco Fruit
07:56 This is not a super sweet fruit
08:34 How these fruits are eaten traditionally
09:10 Making a Fruit Smoothie with Babaco and Gold Nugget Tangerines
10:58 Turning the Portable Ninja Blender into a Vacuum Blender
12:41 Tangerine + Champagne Papya Smoothie Taste Test
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Summary
Introduces a taste test of the rare Babaco fruit, also known as champagne papaya.
Babaco is a subtropical fruit native to the highlands of Ecuador.
Unlike tropical papayas, Babaco can thrive in drier and cooler climates.
Grown in a backyard garden in California with minimal care.
The fruit is highly aromatic, with a smell reminiscent of papaya, pineapple, and strawberry.
Babaco has a complex flavor profile, blending kiwi, strawberry, pineapple, and papaya flavors.
The fruit is rich in vitamin C and the proteolytic enzyme papain, aiding digestion.
Emphasizes the importance of consuming tree-ripened fruits for maximum flavor and nutrition.
Babaco can store up to a month without refrigeration after ripening.
Proper storage at 40° Fahrenheit can prolong Babaco’s shelf life.
Highlights the benefits of growing one’s own fruit for optimal freshness and nutrition.
Babaco is high in pectin, a prebiotic fiber beneficial for the microbiome.
Demonstrates making a fruit smoothie using Babaco.
Uses a ninja portable blender, converting it into a vacuum blender with a special lid kit.
Vacuum blending preserves the fruit’s nutrients and enhances its flavor.
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Jump to the following parts of this episode:
00:16 Babaco Fruit Taste Testing
01:00 Where is the Champagne Papaya from?
01:46 Tree Dropped Ripe Fruit
02:50 Super Fragrant Smell
03:10 How long can Babaco Fruit store?
05:06 Opening Babaco Fruit
05:55 3x Higher in Papain Enzyme than Papaya
06:26 Taste Testing Babaco Fruit
07:56 This is not a super sweet fruit
08:34 How these fruits are eaten traditionally
09:10 Making a Fruit Smoothie with Babaco and Gold Nugget Tangerines
10:58 Turning the Portable Ninja Blender into a Vacuum Blender
12:41 Tangerine + Champagne Papya Smoothie Taste Test
Referenced Videos
Best Storage Temperature for fruits and vegetables czcams.com/video/zUQ3Z6jhe_Y/video.html
Planting Babaco Fruit in 2010 czcams.com/video/EWxpGecSvBk/video.html
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[@qualqui]

Missed the Live John, as always you're on it!😋👍💯

[@DurianriderCyclingTips]

love it!! You should hit up SE Asia brother you will love it!

[@parisp6629]

Hi John
Do you live in Vegas or California?

[@lukakluka]

Anyone has any idea why I get fungal infection and wheezing lungs after eating any fruit ? :(