1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Gives you energy
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Skin cleansing
1.3 Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
NA
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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, 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)
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
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
1.2.1 Copper
1.3.1 Selenium
1.4 Fatty Acids
1.4.1 Omega 3s
1.5.1 Omega 6s
1.7 Sterol
1.7.1 Phytosterol
1.8 Water Content
1.10 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
57.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
2.7.2 Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49
420
2.7.3 Calories in Pie
3 Characteristics
3.1 Type
3.2 Season
3.3 Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
NA
3.4 Seedless Variety
3.5 Color
Orange, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
3.6 Inside Color
3.7 Shape
3.8 Texture
3.9 Taste
3.10 Origin
Mexico, Central America
Jamaica
3.11 Grows on
3.12 Cultivation
3.12.1 Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Loamy
3.12.2 Soil pH
3.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
Warm
4 Facts
4.1 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 is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
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
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
NA, United States of America
4.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
4.3.4 Top Exporter
5 Scientific Name
5.1 Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
5.2 Synonym
Not Available
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
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
C. papaya
C. reticulata × paradisi
6.11 Generic Group