Fruit |
Ginger |
Papaya |
Passion Fruit |
Shape |
Irregular rhizome (root-like) |
Oval, elongated |
Round, oval |
Size |
Varies; typically 2 to 5 inches |
Varies; 6 to 20 inches in length |
1.5 to 3 inches in diameter |
Weight |
Varies; typically 1 to 4 ounces |
Varies; 1 to 10 pounds |
1 to 3 ounces |
Skin Texture |
Rough, thin, brownish-yellow skin |
Smooth, thin, green to orange skin |
Tough, waxy, purple or yellow rind |
Flesh Texture |
Firm, fibrous |
Soft, orange-yellow flesh |
Gel-like, juicy |
Color |
Beige to light brown |
Orange-yellow |
Purple, yellow, or orange |
Taste |
Spicy, pungent |
Sweet and mildly tangy |
Sweet-tart |
Aroma |
Strong, aromatic |
Sweet, tropical aroma |
Sweet, floral |
Edible Parts |
Rhizome (root) |
Flesh and seeds |
Seeds and pulp |
Seed Type |
No seeds |
Numerous small, black seeds |
Numerous small, black seeds |