Fruits · per 100g
A buttery, vibrant tropical fruit with a musky sweetness, papaya is prized for its unique protein-digesting enzymes and high antioxidant density.
Vitamin C, beta-Carotene
Vitamin C, Copper
beta-Carotene, Vitamin A
Folate
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
In many parts of the world, green papaya is used as a natural meat tenderizer because its papain enzymes can break down tough muscle fibers.
Standout nutrients
Vitamin C
Ascorbic acid
beta-Carotene
Fructose
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
Often imported via air freight to maintain freshness, increasing its carbon footprint.
Storage
Do Not Refrigerate Until Ripe
3–5 days
Ripen at room temperature until skin yields to gentle pressure
Refrigerate
2–3 days
Once ripe or cut, store in the fridge
Flavour
Harmonized from 5 validated sources
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