Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
  
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes
  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
  
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
No
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
  
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lycopene
1,828.00 mcg
  
4
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal
  
28
243.00 kcal
  
32
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
  
14
200.00 kcal
  
26
Calories in Pie
220.00 kcal
  
99+
265.00 kcal
  
31
Type
Melon, Tree fruit
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
All seasons
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
  
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Orange, Yellow
  
Green, Red, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Orange
  
White
  
Shape
Oval
  
Round
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Crunchy
  
Taste
Luscious, Sweet
  
Sweet, Sweet-Sour
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America
  
Central Asia, Middle East Asia
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
  
Loam
  
Soil pH
4.5-8
  
6-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
  
Cold
  
Facts about
- 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.
  
- Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
- There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
- Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
- Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
India
  
China
  
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
  
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
Russia
  
Top Exporter
Mexico
  
China
  
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
  
Malus Domestica
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Brassicales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Caricaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Carica
  
Malus
  
Species
C. papaya
  
M. domestica
  
Generic Group
Papaya
  
Rose