{"product_id":"untitled-aug25_23-43","title":"Papaya seeds qty 5","description":"\u003cp\u003ewhat are you buying 5 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhat will you receive in a packet is 5 seeds total. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-edit-section-header v2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-header-inner-left\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-id=\"0\" class=\"pcs-edit-section-title\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-page-title-main\"\u003ePapaya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-description-source=\"local\" data-wikdata-entity-id=\"Q34887\" id=\"pcs-edit-section-title-description\"\u003eSpecies of tropical fruit plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"pcs-edit-section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-header-inner-right\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pcs-edit-section-link-container\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Papaya\u0026amp;action=edit\u0026amp;section=0\" data-id=\"0\" data-action=\"edit_section\" aria-labelledby=\"pcs-edit-section-aria-normal\" class=\"pcs-edit-section-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"note\" class=\"hatnote navigation-not-searchable\" about=\"#mwt2\"\u003eThis article is about the papaya. Not to be confused with the South American \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Mountain_papaya\" title=\"Mountain papaya\"\u003eMountain papaya\u003c\/a\u003e or the Eastern North American \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Asimina_triloba\" title=\"Asimina triloba\"\u003epawpaw\u003c\/a\u003e\". For other \u003ci\u003emugua\u003c\/i\u003e see \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Chaenomeles_speciosa\" title=\"Chaenomeles speciosa\"\u003eChaenomeles speciosa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Pseudocydonia\" title=\"Pseudocydonia\"\u003ePseudocydonia chinensis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e. For other uses, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya_(disambiguation)\" title=\"Papaya (disambiguation)\" class=\"mw-disambig\"\u003ePapaya (disambiguation)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003epapaya\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"rt-commentedText nowrap\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"IPA nopopups noexcerpt\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Help:IPA\/English\" title=\"Help:IPA\/English\"\u003e\/\u003cspan\u003epəˈpaɪə\u003c\/span\u003e\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"rt-commentedText nowrap\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/American_English\" title=\"American English\"\u003eUS\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/small\u003e\u003cspan class=\"IPA nopopups noexcerpt\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Help:IPA\/English\" title=\"Help:IPA\/English\"\u003e\/\u003cspan\u003epəˈpɑːjə\u003c\/span\u003e\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e), \u003cb\u003epapaw\u003c\/b\u003e, (\u003cspan class=\"rt-commentedText nowrap\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"IPA nopopups noexcerpt\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Help:IPA\/English\" title=\"Help:IPA\/English\"\u003e\/\u003cspan\u003epəˈpɔː\u003c\/span\u003e\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-Collins2_3-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-Collins2-3\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e) or \u003cb\u003epawpaw\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"rt-commentedText nowrap\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"IPA nopopups noexcerpt\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Help:IPA\/English\" title=\"Help:IPA\/English\"\u003e\/\u003cspan\u003eˈpɔːpɔː\u003c\/span\u003e\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference left-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-Collins2_3-1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-Collins2-3\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e)\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference right-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-4\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-4\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Plant\" title=\"Plant\"\u003eplant\u003c\/a\u003especies \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarica papaya\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, one of the 21 accepted species in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Genus\" title=\"Genus\"\u003egenus\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Carica\" title=\"Carica\"\u003eCarica\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e of the family \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Caricaceae\" title=\"Caricaceae\"\u003eCaricaceae\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference right-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-5\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-5\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e It was first domesticated in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Mesoamerica\" title=\"Mesoamerica\"\u003eMesoamerica\u003c\/a\u003e, within modern-day southern \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Mexico\" title=\"Mexico\"\u003eMexico\u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Central_America\" title=\"Central America\"\u003eCentral America\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference overlap-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-morton_6-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-morton-6\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference right-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-frontiers_7-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-frontiers-7\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e It is grown in several countries in regions with a tropical climate. In 2020, India produced 42% of the world's supply of papayas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-collapse-table-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-collapse-table-collapsed-container pcs-collapse-table-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"pcs-table-infobox\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pcs-collapse-table-collapse-text\"\u003e Conservation status, Scientific classification ...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pcs-collapse-table-aria\" aria-labelledby=\"pcs-collapse-table-aria-expand\" role=\"button\" display=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"pcs-collapse-table-aria-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand table\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"pcs-collapse-table-aria-collapse\" aria-label=\"Collapse table\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stack stack-right\" about=\"#mwt5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-edit-section-header v2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"Etymology\" class=\"pcs-edit-section-title\"\u003eEtymology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pcs-edit-section-link-container\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Papaya\u0026amp;action=edit\u0026amp;section=1\" data-id=\"1\" data-action=\"edit_section\" aria-labelledby=\"pcs-edit-section-aria-normal\" class=\"pcs-edit-section-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word \u003ci\u003epapaya\u003c\/i\u003e comes from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Arawak_language\" title=\"Arawak language\"\u003eArawak\u003c\/a\u003e via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Spanish_language\" title=\"Spanish language\"\u003eSpanish\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference right-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-8\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e this is also where \u003ci\u003epapaw\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003epawpaw\u003c\/i\u003e come from.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-9\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-9\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-edit-section-header v2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"Description\" class=\"pcs-edit-section-title\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pcs-edit-section-link-container\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Papaya\u0026amp;action=edit\u0026amp;section=2\" data-id=\"2\" data-action=\"edit_section\" aria-labelledby=\"pcs-edit-section-aria-normal\" class=\"pcs-edit-section-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe papaya is a small, sparsely branched \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Tree\" title=\"Tree\"\u003etree\u003c\/a\u003e, usually with a single \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Plant_stem\" title=\"Plant stem\"\u003estem\u003c\/a\u003e growing from \u003cspan\u003e5 to 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003em (16 to 33\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eft)\u003c\/span\u003e tall, with spirally arranged \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Leaves\" title=\"Leaves\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003eleaves\u003c\/a\u003econfined to the top of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Trunk_(botany)\" title=\"Trunk (botany)\"\u003etrunk\u003c\/a\u003e. The lower trunk is conspicuously \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Scar\" title=\"Scar\"\u003escarred\u003c\/a\u003e where leaves and fruit were borne. The leaves are large, \u003cspan\u003e50–70\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecm (20–28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein)\u003c\/span\u003ein diameter, deeply \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Glossary_of_leaf_shapes\" title=\"Glossary of leaf shapes\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003epalmately\u003c\/a\u003e lobed, with seven lobes. All plant parts contain \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Latex\" title=\"Latex\"\u003elatex\u003c\/a\u003e in articulated laticifers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"Flowers\"\u003eFlowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapayas are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Dioecious\" title=\"Dioecious\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003edioecious\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Flower\" title=\"Flower\"\u003eflowers\u003c\/a\u003e are five-parted and highly dimorphic; the male flowers have the stamens fused to the petals. The female flowers have a superior ovary and five contorted petals loosely connected at the base.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference left-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-RonseDeCraene_11-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-RonseDeCraene-11\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup class=\"reference nowrap\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 235 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale and female flowers are borne in the leaf axils; the male flowers are in multiflowered \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Glossary_of_botanical_terms#Dichasium\" title=\"Glossary of botanical terms\"\u003edichasia\u003c\/a\u003e, and the female ones are in few-flowered dichasia.\u003csup class=\"noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Wikipedia:Citation_needed\" title=\"Wikipedia:Citation needed\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecitation needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e The pollen grains are elongated and approximately 35 microns in length.\u003csup class=\"noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Wikipedia:Citation_needed\" title=\"Wikipedia:Citation needed\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecitation needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003eThe flowers are sweet-scented, open at night, and wind- or insect-pollinated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"Fruit\"\u003eFruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is a large \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Berry_(botany)\" title=\"Berry (botany)\"\u003eberry\u003c\/a\u003e about \u003cspan\u003e15–45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecm (6–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frac\" role=\"math\"\u003e17\u003cspan class=\"sr-only\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"den\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein)\u003c\/span\u003e long and \u003cspan\u003e10–30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecm (4–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frac\" role=\"math\"\u003e11\u003cspan class=\"sr-only\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"den\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein)\u003c\/span\u003e in diameter.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference left-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-Heywood_10-2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-Heywood-10\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup class=\"reference nowrap\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 88 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e It is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Ripening\" title=\"Ripening\"\u003eripe\u003c\/a\u003e when it feels soft (as soft as a ripe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Avocado\" title=\"Avocado\"\u003eavocado\u003c\/a\u003e or softer), its skin has attained an amber to orange hue and along the walls of the large central cavity are attached numerous black seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mod-gallery mod-gallery-default mod-gallery-center pcs-widen-image-ancestor\" about=\"#mwt106\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main pcs-widen-image-ancestor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-widen-image-ancestor\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"gallery mw-gallery-packed nochecker bordered-images pcs-widen-image-ancestor\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"gallerybox pcs-widen-image-ancestor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gallerytext\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"gallerybox pcs-widen-image-ancestor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gallerytext\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"gallerybox pcs-widen-image-ancestor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gallerytext\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"Chemistry\"\u003eChemistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapaya skin, pulp, and seeds contain a variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Phytochemical\" title=\"Phytochemical\"\u003ephytochemicals\u003c\/a\u003e, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Carotenoid\" title=\"Carotenoid\"\u003ecarotenoids\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Polyphenol\" title=\"Polyphenol\"\u003epolyphenols\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference right-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-15\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-15\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e as well as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Benzyl_isothiocyanate\" title=\"Benzyl isothiocyanate\"\u003ebenzyl isothiocyanates\u003c\/a\u003eand benzyl glucosinates, with skin and pulp levels that increase during ripening.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-16\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-16\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e The carotenoids, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Lutein\" title=\"Lutein\"\u003elutein\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Beta-carotene\" title=\"Beta-carotene\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003ebeta-carotene\u003c\/a\u003e, are prominent in the yellow skin, while \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Lycopene\" title=\"Lycopene\"\u003elycopene\u003c\/a\u003e is dominant in the red flesh (table).\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-Shen_17-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-Shen-17\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Papaya seeds also contain the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Cyanogenic\" title=\"Cyanogenic\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003ecyanogenic\u003c\/a\u003e substance \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Prunasin\" title=\"Prunasin\"\u003eprunasin\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference right-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-18\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-18\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-edit-section-header v2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"Distribution_and_habitat\" class=\"pcs-edit-section-title\"\u003eDistribution and habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pcs-edit-section-link-container\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Papaya\u0026amp;action=edit\u0026amp;section=6\" data-id=\"6\" data-action=\"edit_section\" aria-labelledby=\"pcs-edit-section-aria-normal\" class=\"pcs-edit-section-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to tropical America, papaya originates from southern Mexico and Central America.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference left-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-morton_6-1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-morton-6\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference middle-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-Heywood_10-3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-Heywood-10\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference right-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-frontiers_7-1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-frontiers-7\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003ePapaya is also considered native to southern \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Florida\" title=\"Florida\"\u003eFlorida\u003c\/a\u003e, introduced by predecessors of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Calusa\" title=\"Calusa\"\u003eCalusa\u003c\/a\u003eno later than 300 CE.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-irc_19-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-irc-19\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Spaniards introduced papaya to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Old_World\" title=\"Old World\"\u003eOld World\u003c\/a\u003e in the 16th century.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-morton_6-2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-morton-6\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003ePapaya cultivation is now nearly \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Pantropical\" title=\"Pantropical\"\u003epantropical\u003c\/a\u003e, spanning Hawaii, central Africa, India, and Australia.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-morton_6-3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-morton-6\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild populations of papaya are generally confined to naturally disturbed tropical forests.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-frontiers_7-2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-frontiers-7\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Papaya is found in abundance on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Everglades\" title=\"Everglades\"\u003eEverglades\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Tropical_Hardwood_Hammock\" title=\"Tropical Hardwood Hammock\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003ehammocks\u003c\/a\u003efollowing major hurricanes, but is otherwise infrequent.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-irc_19-1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-irc-19\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e In the rain forests of southern Mexico, papaya thrives and reproduces quickly in canopy gaps while dying off in the mature closed-canopy forests.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/File:Papaya_and_birds.jpg\" class=\"mw-file-description pcs-widen-image-ancestor\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-widen-image-wrapper\" style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-edit-section-header v2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"Cultivation\" class=\"pcs-edit-section-title\"\u003eCultivation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pcs-edit-section-link-container\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Papaya\u0026amp;action=edit\u0026amp;section=11\" data-id=\"11\" data-action=\"edit_section\" aria-labelledby=\"pcs-edit-section-aria-normal\" class=\"pcs-edit-section-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapaya plants grow in three sexes: male, female, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Hermaphrodite\" title=\"Hermaphrodite\"\u003ehermaphrodite\u003c\/a\u003e. The male produces only \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Pollen\" title=\"Pollen\"\u003epollen\u003c\/a\u003e, never fruit. The female produces small, inedible fruits unless pollinated. The hermaphrodite can self-pollinate since its flowers contain both male \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Stamen\" title=\"Stamen\"\u003estamens\u003c\/a\u003e and female \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Ovary_(botany)\" title=\"Ovary (botany)\"\u003eovaries\u003c\/a\u003e. Almost all commercial papaya orchards contain only hermaphrodites.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-FruitsAndNuts_13-1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-FruitsAndNuts-13\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally from southern Mexico (particularly \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Chiapas\" title=\"Chiapas\"\u003eChiapas\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Veracruz\" title=\"Veracruz\"\u003eVeracruz\u003c\/a\u003e), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Central_America\" title=\"Central America\"\u003eCentral America\u003c\/a\u003e, northern \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/South_America\" title=\"South America\"\u003eSouth America\u003c\/a\u003e, and southern \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Florida\" title=\"Florida\"\u003eFlorida\u003c\/a\u003e\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference overlap-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-morton_6-6\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-morton-6\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference right-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-irc_19-2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-irc-19\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e the papaya is now cultivated in most tropical countries. In cultivation, it grows rapidly, fruiting within three years. It is, however, highly frost-sensitive, limiting its production to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Tropics\" title=\"Tropics\"\u003etropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e. Temperatures below \u003cspan\u003e−2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e°C (29\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e°F)\u003c\/span\u003e are greatly harmful, if not fatal. In Florida, California, and Texas, growth is generally limited to the southern parts of those states. It prefers sandy, well-drained soil, as standing water can kill the plant within 24 hours.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-25\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-25\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"Cultivars\"\u003eCultivars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo kinds of papayas are commonly grown. One has sweet, red, or orange flesh, and the other has yellow flesh; in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Australia\" title=\"Australia\"\u003eAustralia\u003c\/a\u003e, these are called \"red papaya\" and \"yellow papaw,\" respectively.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-HortAustralia_26-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-HortAustralia-26\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003eEither kind, picked green, is called a \"green papaya.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large-fruited, red-fleshed 'Maradol,' 'Sunrise,' and 'Caribbean Red' papayas often sold in U.S. markets are commonly grown in Mexico and Belize.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference left-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-morton_6-7\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-morton-6\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference right-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-27\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-27\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, Philippine researchers reported that by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Hybrid_(biology)\" title=\"Hybrid (biology)\"\u003ehybridizing\u003c\/a\u003e papaya with \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Vasconcellea_quercifolia\" title=\"Vasconcellea quercifolia\"\u003eVasconcellea quercifolia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, they had developed papaya resistant to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya_ringspot_virus\" title=\"Papaya ringspot virus\"\u003epapaya ringspot virus\u003c\/a\u003e (PRV).\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-28\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-28\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"Genetically_engineered_cultivars\"\u003eGenetically engineered cultivars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarica papaya\u003c\/i\u003e was the first \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Transgenic\" title=\"Transgenic\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003etransgenic\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Fruit_tree\" title=\"Fruit tree\"\u003efruit tree\u003c\/a\u003e to have its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Genome\" title=\"Genome\"\u003egenome\u003c\/a\u003e sequenced.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-ugr.es_29-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-ugr.es-29\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e In response to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya_ringspot_virus\" title=\"Papaya ringspot virus\"\u003epapaya ringspot virus\u003c\/a\u003e outbreak in Hawaii in 1998, genetically altered papaya were approved and brought to market (including 'SunUp' and 'Rainbow' varieties.) Varieties resistant to PRV have some DNA of this virus incorporated into the plant's DNA.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference left-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-mhhe_30-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-mhhe-30\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference right-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-31\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-31\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e As of 2010, 80% of Hawaiian papaya plants were genetically modified. The modifications were made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/University_of_Hawaii\" title=\"University of Hawaii\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003eUniversity of Hawaii\u003c\/a\u003escientists, who made the modified seeds available to farmers without charge.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference left-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-32\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-32\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference right-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-33\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-33\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-collapse-table-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-collapse-table-collapsed-container pcs-collapse-table-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"pcs-table-other\"\u003eMore information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pcs-collapse-table-collapse-text\"\u003e Country, (millions of tonnes) ...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pcs-collapse-table-aria\" aria-labelledby=\"pcs-collapse-table-aria-expand\" role=\"button\" display=\"none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"Production\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"mw-default-size pcs-widen-image-ancestor\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/File:PapayaYield.png\" class=\"mw-file-description pcs-widen-image-ancestor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-widen-image-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"mw-file-element pcs-widen-image-override pcs-lazy-load-image-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/40\/PapayaYield.png\/640px-PapayaYield.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/40\/PapayaYield.png\/960px-PapayaYield.png 1.5x, https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/40\/PapayaYield.png\/1280px-PapayaYield.png 2x\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" data-file-width=\"1490\" data-file-height=\"908\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eWorldwide papaya production map\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, global production of papayas was 13.9 million \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Tonne\" title=\"Tonne\"\u003etonnes\u003c\/a\u003e, led by India with 43% of the world total (table). Global papaya production grew significantly over the early 21st century, mainly as a result of increased production in India and demand by the United States.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-35\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-35\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e The United States is the largest consumer of papaya worldwide.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-WIFSS_12-1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-WIFSS-12\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn South Africa papaya orchards yield up to 100 tons of fruit per hectare.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-36\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-36\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-edit-section-header v2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"Toxicity\" class=\"pcs-edit-section-title\"\u003eToxicity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pcs-edit-section-link-container\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Papaya\u0026amp;action=edit\u0026amp;section=15\" data-id=\"15\" data-action=\"edit_section\" aria-labelledby=\"pcs-edit-section-aria-normal\" class=\"pcs-edit-section-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapaya releases a latex fluid when not ripe, possibly causing irritation and an allergic reaction in some people. Because the enzyme papain acts as an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Allergen\" title=\"Allergen\"\u003eallergen\u003c\/a\u003e in sensitive individuals,\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-37\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-37\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e meat that has been tenderized with it may induce an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Allergic_reaction\" title=\"Allergic reaction\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003eallergic reaction\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference right-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-morton_6-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-morton-6\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-edit-section-header v2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"Composition\" class=\"pcs-edit-section-title\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pcs-edit-section-link-container\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Papaya\u0026amp;action=edit\u0026amp;section=16\" data-id=\"16\" data-action=\"edit_section\" aria-labelledby=\"pcs-edit-section-aria-normal\" class=\"pcs-edit-section-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"Nutrition\"\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-collapse-table-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-collapse-table-collapsed-container pcs-collapse-table-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"pcs-table-infobox\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pcs-collapse-table-collapse-text\"\u003e Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz), Energy ...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pcs-collapse-table-aria\" aria-labelledby=\"pcs-collapse-table-aria-expand\" role=\"button\" display=\"none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw papaya pulp contains 88% water, 11% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Carbohydrates\" title=\"Carbohydrates\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003ecarbohydrates\u003c\/a\u003e, and negligible \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Fat\" title=\"Fat\"\u003efat\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Protein_(nutrient)\" title=\"Protein (nutrient)\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e(table). In a 100-g amount, papaya fruit provides 43 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Calories\" title=\"Calories\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003ekilocalories\u003c\/a\u003e and is a significant source of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Vitamin_C\" title=\"Vitamin C\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e (75% of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Daily_Value\" title=\"Daily Value\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003eDaily Value\u003c\/a\u003e, DV) and a moderate source of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Folate\" title=\"Folate\"\u003efolate\u003c\/a\u003e (10% DV), but otherwise has a low content of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Nutrients\" title=\"Nutrients\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003enutrients\u003c\/a\u003e (see table).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-edit-section-header v2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"Uses\" class=\"pcs-edit-section-title\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pcs-edit-section-link-container\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Papaya\u0026amp;action=edit\u0026amp;section=18\" data-id=\"18\" data-action=\"edit_section\" aria-labelledby=\"pcs-edit-section-aria-normal\" class=\"pcs-edit-section-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"Culinary\"\u003eCulinary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unripe green fruit is often eaten \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Cooking\" title=\"Cooking\"\u003ecooked\u003c\/a\u003e due to its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Latex\" title=\"Latex\"\u003elatex\u003c\/a\u003e content. It is commonly eaten raw in Vietnam and Thailand. The ripe fruit of the papaya is usually eaten raw, without skin or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Seed\" title=\"Seed\"\u003eseeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference right-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-morton_6-9\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-morton-6\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e The black seeds of the papaya are edible and have a sharp, spicy taste.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-morton_6-10\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-morton-6\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raw fruit can be ripened by placing it in the sun. The young leaves, flowers, and stems can be prepared by boiling with water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"Southeast_Asia\"\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen papaya is used in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Southeast_Asia\" title=\"Southeast Asia\"\u003eSoutheast Asian\u003c\/a\u003e cooking, both raw and cooked. In some parts of Asia, the young leaves of the papaya are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Steaming\" title=\"Steaming\"\u003esteamed\u003c\/a\u003e and eaten like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Spinach\" title=\"Spinach\"\u003espinach\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Myanmar\" title=\"Myanmar\"\u003eMyanmar\u003c\/a\u003e, the unripe papaya are cut into slices and dipped into sour, fermented, or spicy seasonings and dips. In Myanmar and Thai recipes, the unripe papaya are cut into thinner slices to make papaya salad.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-39\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-39\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e The reason the unripe papaya is used is because of the firmer and crunchier texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapayas became a part of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Filipino_cuisine\" title=\"Filipino cuisine\"\u003eFilipino cuisine\u003c\/a\u003e after being introduced to the islands via the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Manila_galleon\" title=\"Manila galleon\"\u003eManila galleons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference overlap-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-40\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-40\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference right-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-41\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-41\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Unripe or nearly ripe papayas (with orange flesh but still hard and green) are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Julienned\" title=\"Julienned\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003ejulienned\u003c\/a\u003e and are commonly pickled into \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Atchara\" title=\"Atchara\"\u003eatchara\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, which is ubiquitous as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Side_dish\" title=\"Side dish\"\u003eside dish\u003c\/a\u003e to salty dishes.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-42\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-42\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Nearly ripe papayas can also be eaten fresh as \u003ci\u003eensaladang papaya\u003c\/i\u003e (papaya salad) or cubed and eaten dipped in vinegar or salt. Green papaya is also a common ingredient or filling in various savory dishes such as \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Okoy\" title=\"Okoy\"\u003eokoy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Tinola\" title=\"Tinola\"\u003etinola\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Ginataan\" title=\"Ginataan\"\u003eginataan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Lumpia\" title=\"Lumpia\"\u003elumpia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Empanada\" title=\"Empanada\"\u003eempanada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, especially in the cuisines of northern \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Luzon\" title=\"Luzon\"\u003eLuzon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference overlap-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-43\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-43\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference middle-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-try_44-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-try-44\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference right-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-45\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-45\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Indonesian_cuisine\" title=\"Indonesian cuisine\"\u003eIndonesian cuisine\u003c\/a\u003e, the unripe green fruits and young leaves are boiled for use as part of \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Lalab\" title=\"Lalab\"\u003elalab\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003esalad, while the flower buds are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Saut%C3%A9ing\" title=\"Sautéing\"\u003esautéed\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Stir_frying\" title=\"Stir frying\"\u003estir-fried\u003c\/a\u003e with chilies and green tomatoes as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Minahasa_people#Cuisine\" title=\"Minahasa people\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003eMinahasan\u003c\/a\u003e papaya flower vegetable dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Lao_cuisine\" title=\"Lao cuisine\"\u003eLao\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Thai_cuisine\" title=\"Thai cuisine\"\u003eThai\u003c\/a\u003e cuisine, unripe green papayas are used to make a type of spicy salad known in Laos as \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Green_papaya_salad\" title=\"Green papaya salad\"\u003etam maak hoong\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e and in Thailand as \u003ci\u003esom tam.\u003c\/i\u003e It is also used in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Thai_curries\" title=\"Thai curries\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003eThai curries\u003c\/a\u003e, such as \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Kaeng_som\" title=\"Kaeng som\"\u003ekaeng som\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mod-gallery mod-gallery-default mod-gallery-center pcs-widen-image-ancestor\" about=\"#mwt354\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main pcs-widen-image-ancestor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-widen-image-ancestor\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"gallery mw-gallery-packed nochecker bordered-images pcs-widen-image-ancestor\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"gallerybox pcs-widen-image-ancestor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"thumb pcs-widen-image-ancestor\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pcs-widen-image-ancestor\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/File:Chicken_tinola_with_green_papaya_and_lemongrass.jpg\" class=\"mw-file-description pcs-widen-image-ancestor\" title=\"Green papaya is a traditional main ingredient of tinola in the Philippines.\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-widen-image-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"mw-file-element gallery-img pcs-widen-image-override pcs-lazy-load-image-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/56\/Chicken_tinola_with_green_papaya_and_lemongrass.jpg\/480px-Chicken_tinola_with_green_papaya_and_lemongrass.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/56\/Chicken_tinola_with_green_papaya_and_lemongrass.jpg\/720px-Chicken_tinola_with_green_papaya_and_lemongrass.jpg 1.5x, https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/56\/Chicken_tinola_with_green_papaya_and_lemongrass.jpg\/960px-Chicken_tinola_with_green_papaya_and_lemongrass.jpg 2x\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\" alt=\"Green papaya is a traditional main ingredient of tinola in the Philippines.\" data-file-width=\"4032\" data-file-height=\"2268\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gallerytext\"\u003eGreen papaya is a traditional main ingredient of \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Tinola\" title=\"Tinola\"\u003etinola\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Philippines\" title=\"Philippines\"\u003ePhilippines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"South_America\"\u003eSouth America\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Brazil and Paraguay, the unripe fruits are used to make sweets or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Fruit_preserves\" title=\"Fruit preserves\"\u003epreserves\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003csup class=\"noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Wikipedia:Citation_needed\" title=\"Wikipedia:Citation needed\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecitation needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"Papain\"\u003ePapain\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth green papaya fruit and its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Latex\" title=\"Latex\"\u003elatex\u003c\/a\u003e are rich in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papain\" title=\"Papain\"\u003epapain\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference right-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-morton_6-11\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-morton-6\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Protease\" title=\"Protease\"\u003eprotease\u003c\/a\u003e used for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Tenderizing\" title=\"Tenderizing\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003etenderizing\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Meat\" title=\"Meat\"\u003emeat\u003c\/a\u003eand other proteins, as practiced currently by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Indigenous_peoples_of_the_Americas\" title=\"Indigenous peoples of the Americas\"\u003eindigenous\u003c\/a\u003e Americans, people of the Caribbean region, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Philippines\" title=\"Philippines\"\u003ePhilippines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference right-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-morton_6-12\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-morton-6\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e It is now included as a component in some powdered meat tenderizers.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-morton_6-13\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-morton-6\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Papaya is not suitable for gelatin-based desserts because the enzymatic properties of papain prevent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Gelatin\" title=\"Gelatin\"\u003egelatin\u003c\/a\u003e from setting.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference default-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-tribune_46-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-tribune-46\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"23\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"Traditional_medicine\"\u003eTraditional medicine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Traditional_medicine\" title=\"Traditional medicine\"\u003etraditional medicine\u003c\/a\u003e, papaya leaves have been used as a treatment for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Malaria\" title=\"Malaria\"\u003emalaria\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference right-touch-area\" id=\"cite_ref-Titanji_47-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Papaya#cite_note-Titanji-47\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Abortifacient\" title=\"Abortifacient\"\u003eabortifacient\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Laxative\" title=\"Laxative\"\u003epurgative\u003c\/a\u003e, or smoked to relieve \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/page\/mobile-html\/Asthma\" title=\"Asthma\"\u003easthma\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pcs-edit-section-header v2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"title e-css-3v8264\"\u003e7 Benefits of Papaya You Can Enjoy When You Eat It Regularly\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-css-w2a4ni\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eKey Takeaways\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content-item\"\u003eThe uses of papaya for health include its role as a rich source of vitamin C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content-item\"\u003eThe benefits of papaya go from weight loss to treatment of liver cirrhosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content-item\"\u003ePapaya benefits for women include reduction in the risk of breast cancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"e-css-k9nnwr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as the fruit of angels, there are many \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebenefits of papaya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The nutritional compositions of papaya make it beneficial for your health, skin, eyes, and hair. Belonging to the Caricaceae family, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003euses of papaya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are many and you can consume the fruit throughout the year. The antioxidant, minerals, vitamins present in papaya gives your body the boost it needs to stay in its best form. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead on to know more about the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebenefits of papaya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a source of nutrients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHelps Prevent Cancer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to research, the lycopene present in papaya may help reduce the risk of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bajajfinservhealth.in\/articles\/cancer\"\u003ecancer\u003c\/a\u003e [1]. Consuming this fruit helps lower the free radicals of your body that may lead to cancer. One of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epapaya benefits for women\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is that it lowers the risks of breast cancer [2]. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImproves Your Heart Health\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vitamins and nutrients in this fruit contribute to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epapaya health benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They support the function of your cardiovascular system by reducing the risk of a heart attack and promoting your heart health. As per a study, the lycopene and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bajajfinservhealth.in\/articles\/vitamin-c-fruits-vegetables\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e present in papaya help in prevention of a heart disease [3].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdditional Read: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bajajfinservhealth.in\/articles\/all-about-adding-dragon-fruit-to-your-diet\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll About Adding Dragon Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can also have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epapaya for constipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e relief. The fruit has an enzyme called papain that helps your body to digest the protein more easily. People who took a formula based on papaya for 40 days saw a notable improvement in their bloating, constipation and heartburn symptoms [4].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHelps Protect Your Liver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood liver health is important for your overall health. Your liver is responsible for the management of protein, carbs, and fats that you get from your food. It also aids in controlling the production of proteins and fats that are good for your liver. Papaya helps in the prevention as well as treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease [5]. Another one among the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epapaya seeds benefits’ for liver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is that it helps heal liver cirrhosis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrevents Skin and Hair Damage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom glowing skin to treatment of cracked skin, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epapaya benefits for skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are many. The beta carotene present in it helps keep your skin hydrated and glowing. It also helps in treating cracked skin. The alpha-hydroxy acid helps remove the build-up of dead skin cells and gives your skin a glow. The vitamins of papaya work for skin tightening because it prevents wrinkles and sagging skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePapaya benefits for hair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e include hair growth, dandruff control, and hair strengthening. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bajajfinservhealth.in\/articles\/role-of-vitamin-a-in-immune-system-how-does-it-benefit-your-health\"\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/a\u003e present in this fruits helps your scalp produce sebum. This promotes the strengthening, nourishment, and protection of your hair.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBoosts Immune System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimportance of a balanced diet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lies in the effect it has on your body. Having a balance meal not only improves your body function but also benefits your immune system. You can make papaya a part of your balanced diet. Note that vitamin C content of the fruit is double the recommended amount. This, along with vitamin B, K, and A, and other nutrients present in papaya help you fight off diseases and infections. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLowers Sugar Levels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoctors recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bajajfinservhealth.in\/articles\/is-papaya-good-for-diabetes\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epapaya for diabetics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e too. It may help in lowering your risk of diabetes. Its sweetness is natural, and the content of sugar and glucose is much lower than other similar fruits. As it is a fulfilling fruit, it also helps keep your hunger cravings at bay.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsuming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epapaya for weight loss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is also effective. This is because it improves your digestion as well as your immunity, and has a low calorie count. All in all, regular consumption of papaya is one of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehealthy food habits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e you can put into play. In case of a nutrition deficiency, your nutritionist may also include papaya in your nutrition therapy. This may help manage and improve your nutrition levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow that know the nutritional value papaya as well as its role as an immunity booster, start eating it regularly. It will help you fight diseases and keep your health at its best. If you notice any deficiencies and symptoms of illness, you can book an appointment for an in-clinic or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bajajfinservhealth.in\/online-doctor-consultation\"\u003ebook an online doctor consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on Bajaj Finserv Health. You can also select from the affordable test packages available on the platform to track your health bette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nRegulates Your Digestive System\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"e-css-te62bl\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"time\"\u003ePublished on 7 Jan 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"HighTech Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42907928887484,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/4256\/5052\/files\/5B13192A-319A-457C-BA50-383879D8511A.jpg?v=1693032242","url":"https:\/\/hightech-labs.myshopify.com\/products\/untitled-aug25_23-43","provider":"HighTech Labs LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}