1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
1.3 Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
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1.6.2 Lactating Women
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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
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
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
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Melon, Tree fruit
4.2 Season
All seasons
4.3 Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
4.4 Seedless Variety
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4.5 Color
Orange, Yellow
4.6 Inside Color
Orange
4.7 Shape
Oval
4.8 Texture
Fleshy
4.9 Taste
Luscious, Sweet
4.10 Origin
Mexico, Central America
4.11 Grows on
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
5 Facts
5.1 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.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
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5.2.2 Beer
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5.2.3 Spirits
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5.2.4 Cocktails
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5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
India
5.3.2 Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Mexico
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Carica papaya
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Dillenhidae
7.7 Order
Brassicales
7.8 Family
Caricaceae
7.9 Genus
Carica
7.10 Species
C. papaya
7.11 Generic Group
Papaya