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Papaya

Papaya


(Scientific Binomial Name: Carica papaya)

Selection Information


Usage: Eaten fresh without skin or seeds, in fruit salads, as a garnish or dessert.

Selection: Good-quality papayas will be fairly large, 1/2 yellow or more and slightly soft when ripe.

Avoid: Avoid product that is too soft or has scars or blemishes. Papayas with no yellow will ripen if left at room temperature for a few days.

Storage: Ripen Papayas at room temperature and never store a papaya that is less than half ripe in the refrigerator. Cooler temperatures permanently shut off the ripening process. Papayas that are one-quarter to one-half ripe should keep for one to two weeks.


Seasonal Information


Available year-round.


Papaya Nutritional Information


Serving Size: 140g

Amount Per Serving

 

Calories 55
Calories from Fat 2

 

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g

1% 

Cholesterol 0mg

0% 

Sodium 4mg

0% 

Total Carbohydrate 14g

5% 

Dietary Fiber 3g

10% 

Sugars 8g

 

Protein 1g

 

Vitamin A 31%

Vitamin C 144%

Calcium 3%

Iron 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Source: PMA's Labeling Facts



Papayas are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Dietary Fiber and Potassium, and a very good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.


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