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Papaya

The papaya or pawpaw is from the family Caricaceae. It originates in central tropic of America and was first cultivated in Mexico; also it has been planted in tropical and subtropical countries. It is called in various names in various countries such as pawpaw in Australia, papaw in Thailand and named as tree melon in Europe.

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Papaya-fruit

PAPAYA

"TROPICAL FRUIT"

Papaya fruit has papain in it and it comes in different colors and sizes. 40 types of papayas are cultivated and it is known world wide. They are pear shaped fruits with 20 inches long and its weight is about 1.1 to 2.3 pounds. The inner cavity of the fruit contains black round seeds which look like a gelatinous substance. The well known varieties in papayas are Kamiah, Mexican Red, Mexican Yellow, Solo, Sunrise, Sunset, Vista Solo and Waimanalo. The fruit contain papain which digests proteins.

Papaya tree

Papaya-tree

It is a tree like plant with a green or purple stem which can grow to 1.8-3 m every year. The leaves emerge from the upper part of the stem. The lower trunk is the where fruits were born and it is 16-33 ft tall and the upper part of the stem can reach 105cm in length. The flowers are similar to plumaria but smaller in size. It is a short lived and fast growing plant.

Papaya Latex

The latex is obtained by making a cut on the surface of green fruits early morning and repeating four to five days until latex ceases to flow. The latex contains two proteolytic enzymes, papain and chymo papain. The latex coagulates quickly and dried at a low temperature and then ground to powder and it is marketed as meat tendizers and it has been used in medical applications. Latex is a milky sap like fluid found in 10% of flowering plants. It is used in mattresses, clothing etc.

Papaya nutritional information

Papaya-nutritional-information

Papaya fruits not only offer taste but also have some nutrients in it such as vitamin A, C, E, K, folate, dietary fiber, and minerals such as potassium, iron, and calcium. It has been proved that by eating papaya, heart diseases or controlled and the cholesterol level is reduced.

Medicinal effects of papaya

Medicinal-effects-papaya Papayas have medicinal properties and used to treat several diseases and symptoms.
  • It is used to remove digestive problem
  • Used as a folk medicine to remove pain
  • Leaves are used as a protective properties against malaria
  • Protection against diabetic heart disease and cholesterol
  • Acts as a anti inflammatory agent
  • Protection for arthritis
  • Promote lungs health
  • Prevent cancer
  • Reduces weight

Nutritional Value of Papaya

The below table represents the information regarding the nutrition facts of papaya for a serving size of 140 gms.

NUTRITON

%DV

Vitamin A

31%

Vitamin C

144%

Vitamin E

5%

Vitamin K

5%

Pottasium

10%

Folate

13%

Fiber

10%

Carbohydrate

5%

Calcium

3%

Fat

0%

Papaya-recipe

Green-Papaya-salad

Green Papaya salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Papaya
  • 1 cup cabbage
  • Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sauce
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • Chopped chilies as per your wish
  • 2 small tomatoes

How to prepare

  • In a plate keep the cabbage and papaya
  • Take a small bowl and mix sugar, sauce, lime and chilies
  • Garnish the tomatoes and decorate the salad as you like

Do you know facts of Papaya?

Papaya-Facts
  • The seeds resembles pepper corn and used as a substitute for black pepper
  • The bark from the tree is used to make rope
  • It is steamed and eaten in parts of Asia
  • Tea is made from papaya leaves
  • Ethylene gas is used in making conventional papaya

How to eat papaya

It can be used in different ways and the easiest way to eat is eat as it is. After cleaning the fruit cut it length wise and take the seeds out and eat it with a spoon. For some extra taste you can add lime juice on the top.

How to buy fresh papayas

Buy the papayas which are completely yellow. Don’t buy hard papaya because it will never ripe properly. Buy organic papaya which is of less reaction.




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