Papaya - India

About the Product

• Papayas have a pear-like shape and can grow up to 20 inches (51 cm) in length. Unripe skin is green, ripe skin is orange, and the flesh is yellow, orange, or red.
• The fruit of the Carica papaya plant is papaya.
• It's native to Central America and southern Mexico, but it's now grown all over the world.

Health Benefits Of Eating Papaya

• The papaya is a tropical fruit that is strong in vitamins C and A, as well as fiber and plant components that are good for you. 
• It also contains papain, an enzyme that is used to tenderize meat.
• Papaya has potent antioxidant properties that may help to minimize oxidative stress and lessen your risk of a variety of ailments.
• According to a preliminary study, the antioxidants in papaya may cut cancer risk and potentially slow cancer progression.
• The high vitamin C and lycopene content of papaya may help to promote heart health and lower your risk of heart disease.
• Many diseases are caused by chronic inflammation. Carotenoids included in papayas can help to decrease inflammation.

Storage and Uses

• At room temperature, papaya will ripen in a few days, and in a paper bag, it will ripen even faster. 
• If not carefully stored once ripe, it will quickly turn to mush. While the fruit ripens, leave the peel on. 
• Refrigerate ripe papaya to halt the ripening process; whole fruit can be stored in a plastic bag for up to a week.
• Cut papaya should be frozen in rigid containers or heavy-duty plastic freezer bags.
• Papaya is a fruit that is both soft and adaptable. This implies it can be used in a variety of recipes. Consider the following sample preparation methods:
• With fresh papaya, pineapple, and mango, make a tropical fruit salad.
• For a blast of fresh fruity taste, muddle papaya into a glass of lemonade, iced tea, or water.
• With papaya, mango, jalapeño, red peppers, and chipotle pepper, make a delicious salsa. Serve with fish tacos as a topping.
• Frozen papaya slices can be added to smoothies. For a delightful tropical dessert, combine pineapple juice, half a frozen banana, and Greek yogurt.

Nutritious Value Of Papaya

One small papaya (152 grams) contains (2):

• Calories: 59
• Carbohydrates: 15 grams
• Fiber: 3 grams
• Protein: 1 gram
• Vitamin C: 157% of the RDI
• Vitamin A: 33% of the RDI
• Folate (vitamin B9): 14% of the RDI
• Potassium: 11% of the RDI
• Trace amounts of calcium, magnesium, and vitamins B1, B3, B5, E, and K.

Other Product Info

Country of origin: India
Best if consumed within 3 days of delivery.

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