Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
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Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Melon, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
Orange
Red
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crunchy
Taste
Luscious, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy
Soil pH
4.5-85.5-8
3.5
10
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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.
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
India
Turkey
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Mexico
Poland