HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Papaya seeds are black and have a shiny, wet and slimy covering. If you remove this covering, you can feel the rough black seeds. They are slightly bitter and peppery in taste. You can consume them by drying and grinding.

Detailed explanation-2: -The black seeds in the center of a papaya are edible and have a spicy, peppery taste. Florida and Hawaii are the only US states that grow papaya. Papaya contains an enzyme, papain, that can be used as a meat tenderizer.