Tag: Seedless papaya

Over 90% of all US-grown papayas come from Hawaii, where a virus-resistant genetically modified (GM) variety is common. However, the presence of seeds has nothing to do with whether a papaya is a GMO. The notion that all seedless papayas are GMOs is a persistent myth rooted in a misunderstanding of how seedless fruit develops.

Did you know that some papaya trees, particularly female ones, can produce fruit even when they haven't been pollinated? This natural botanical phenomenon, known as parthenocarpy, is a key reason why some papayas are seedless, creating a perfectly safe and edible fruit with no seeds.

According to agricultural science, seedless fruit, including papayas, can form through a natural process called parthenocarpy. Concerns have circulated online, but the short answer is yes, it is safe to eat papaya without seeds, and here is a detailed explanation of why.