Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
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Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
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Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
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)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Melon, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Monsoon
Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Orange, Yellow
Dark red
Inside Color
Orange
Greyish-white
Taste
Luscious, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Mexico, Central America
West Africa
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
Rainfall
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.
- 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.
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
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Top Importer
United States of America
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Top Exporter
Mexico
United States of America
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Carica Papaya
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Brassicales
Ericales
Family
Caricaceae
Sapotaceae
Species
C. papaya
S. dulcificum
Difference Between Papaya and Miracle fruit
We might think that Papaya and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Papaya and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Papaya and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Miracle fruit with peel is 43.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Papaya and Miracle fruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Papaya and Miracle fruit is Brassicales and Ericales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.