Papaya

There was a time when papaya was considered as an exotic fruit because it was found in Mexico and Central America. Today however, it is one of the most widely produced fruits across the world and India is one of them. The major commercial producers of papaya fruit today are India, Brazil, Indonesia, Nigeria. and Mexico. The papaya is actually nothing but a large berry.
Did you know that even the small black seeds of the papaya are edible? They actually taste pretty much like black pepper and there are countries where the papaya seeds are used as black pepper alternative.
Papayas offer not only the luscious taste and sunlit color of the tropics, but are rich sources of antioxidant nutrients such as carotenes, Vitamin A and vitamin C, as well as vitamin B. It is also a good source of fiber and minerals such as potassium, copper, and  magnesium. Which gives excellent health benefits includes better digestion, relief from toothache, improvement in the immune system and the promotion of better heart health. Papaya is also believed to prevent cancer. There are 43 calories in 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of Papayas.
Papaya is mostly eaten raw, but it’s also a popular ingredient of cooked meals such as stews and curries in certain parts of the world. Young papaya leaves can be used for fresh salads or they can be boiled and prepared like spinach. Papaya is rich in enzyme papain which is used to tenderize meat.
MAPRO products related to this fruit: Mix fruit crush, Mix fruit Jam.