It is a tropical fruit which is mainly consumed as pulp; usually orange- colored, juicy, and with a sweet taste. Its dried seeds are also used. It can be eaten as fresh fruit, boiled, or in various preparations such as ice cream, soft drink and jelly. It is a low calorie food and is highly digestive.
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Food and nutrition
The papaya is a food rich in water and low in calories, and provides minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamins A and C. It contains papain, a natural enzyme that helps digestion.
Properties and benefits of the papaya:
1. It is a good diuretic (water)
2. It increases natural defenses (vitamin C)
3. It improves the skin’s health (vitamin A)
4. It alleviates constipation. (fibre)
DERIVED PRODUCTS:
Juices, jams, ice cream, preserves, desserts, and sweets.
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