1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
1.1.1 General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
NA
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
1.3 Hair Benefits
NA
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
1.5 Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
1.11.1 Iron
1.11.2 Sodium
1.11.3 Calcium
1.11.4 Magnesium
1.11.5 Zinc
1.11.6 Phosphorus
1.11.7 Manganese
1.11.8 Copper
1.11.9 Selenium
1.12 Fatty Acids
1.12.1 Omega 3s
1.12.2 Omega 6s
1.13 Sterol
1.13.1 Phytosterol
1.14 Water Content
1.15 Ash
2 Calories
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
2.4 Calories in Frozen Form
2.5 Calories in Dried Form
2.6 Calories in Canned Form
2.7 Calories in Foods
2.7.1 Calories in Juice
2.7.2 Calories in Jam
2.7.3 Calories in Pie
3 Characteristics
3.1 Type
3.2 Season
3.3 Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
3.4 Seedless Variety
3.5 Color
3.6 Inside Color
3.7 Shape
3.8 Texture
3.9 Taste
NA, Sweet
Luscious, Sweet
3.10 Origin
West Africa
Mexico, Central America
3.11 Grows on
3.12 Cultivation
3.12.1 Soil Type
Well-drained
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
3.12.2 Soil pH
3.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Warm, Without frosts
4 Facts
4.1 Facts about
- The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
- When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
- It is also used as natural sweetener.
- Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
- Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
- Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.
4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
4.2.1 Wine
4.2.2 Beer
4.2.3 Spirits
4.2.4 Cocktails
4.3 Production
4.3.1 Top Producer
4.3.2 Other Countries
NA
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
4.3.3 Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
4.3.4 Top Exporter
United States of America
Mexico
5 Scientific Name
5.1 Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Carica papaya
5.2 Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Not Available
6 Classification
6.1 Domain
6.2 Kingdom
6.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
6.4 Division
6.5 Class
6.6 Subclass
6.7 Order
6.8 Family
6.9 Genus
6.10 Species
6.11 Generic Group