🥭 Pawpaw ≠ Papaya: Why This Native Superfruit Deserves Its Own Spotlight

Think you’ve tried every superfruit? Think again. The pawpaw isn’t papaya’s cousin—it’s a creamy, custard-like native of the eastern U.S. that’s been hiding in plain sight.

🔍 Myth Check:

Papaya = tropical import.

Pawpaw = forest-foraged, protein-packed powerhouse.

🌿 Why Pawpaw Pops:

- Tastes like banana + mango + vanilla pudding

- High in vitamin C, magnesium, and antioxidants

- Surprisingly rich in protein for a fruit

- Grows wild in temperate zones—no tropical passport required

🛒 Where to Find It:

Don’t expect it at big-box stores. Look for pawpaw at:

- Farmers markets in Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia

- Foraged.com and seasonal online sellers

- Regional co-ops and organic grocers

- Or grow your own from seeds or seedlings

🌲 Hey Foragers! (Come in

@Lester Brown

) :

Have you spotted pawpaw in the wild? Drop your tips, pics, and pawpaw lore below. Let’s give this forgotten fruit the fame it deserves!

📸 Bonus: Share your best pawpaw pics.

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