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NUTRITION
VALUE OF PAPAYA
This page is dedicated to discuss about Papaya Fruit. It is most valuable of all the
tropical fruits. It is a wholesome fruit. Papaya can meet the
daily requirements of the essential nutrients like proteins, minerals
and vitamins. Papaya is not only one of the most easily digested fruits,
but also aids the digestion of other foods. The juice of the raw papaya,
being an irritant, is useful in several skin disorders.
The papaya has been regarded as one of the most valuable of tropical fruits. It is a large, fleshy, hollow berry up to 50-60cm. in diameter and usually weighs from ½ kg to 2k/g. it is cylindrical or pear shaped. The central cavity is surrounded by hundreds of small seeds. Though sometimes seedless varieties of the fruit are also found.
The fruit has a thin smooth skin. It is dark green in color at first, but as the papaya ripen, it changes to bright yellowish or orange. Inside, the thick juicy flesh has a soft melting quality, and may be yellow or pink. It has a delicate aroma and delicious flavor.
Papaya is regarded as a wholesome fruit. The daily requirements of soe of the essential nutrients like proteins, mineral and vitamins can be met from this fruit. The vitamin C contents in papaya increases as the maturity progresses. Its carbohydrate content is mainly of invert sugar which is a form of predigested food.
The papaya has remarkable medicinal virtues which were fully recognized even in ancient times. It is not only one of the most easily digested fruits, but it also aids the digestion of other foods. Ripe papaya is an excellent tonic for growing children, for pregnant women and nursing mothers. It is an energy giving food.
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| FOOD VALUE OF PAPAYA
Moisture 90.8 %
Protein 0.6 %
Fat 0.1 %
Minerals 0.5 %
Carbohydrates 7.2 %
Fibre 0.8 %
MINERALS and VITAMINS ( Per 100
gms edible portion)
Calcium 17 mg
Phosphorus 13 mg
Iron 0.5 mg
Smaller amounts of Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C 7, 57 mg
Calorific Value - 32
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