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Papaya

Papaya

Papaya (Carica papaya) is a tropical fruit belonging to the Caricaceae family. It is a large, oval to pear-shaped fruit with green skin that turns yellow-orange when ripe. The flesh is soft, juicy, and ranges from orange to reddish in color, with a sweet, musky flavor and buttery texture. Inside, it contains numerous small, black, round seeds that are edible but slightly peppery in taste. Papaya is highly nutritious, rich in vitamins A and C, folate, dietary fiber, and the enzyme papain, which aids digestion. It is widely consumed fresh, juiced, or used in cooking, salads, jams, and traditional medicine.

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Product Name
Papaya
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Family
Caricaceae
Shape & Size
Oval to pear-shaped; medium to large (0.5–2.5 kg depending on variety)
Skin Color
Green when unripe; yellow to orange when ripe
Flesh
Soft, juicy, orange to reddish-orange, sweet, musky flavor
Seeds
Numerous, black, round, slightly bitter but edible
Taste
Sweet, musky, refreshing
Grades
Extra Class / Class I / Class II (as per export standards)
Size Calibration
Small (0.5–1 kg), Medium (1–2 kg), Large (2–3 kg+ depending on variety)
Storage Temperature
7–13°C with 90–95% relative humidity
Shelf Life
2–3 weeks in cold storage; 3–5 days at room temperature
Red Lady – Popular hybrid variety; medium-sized, sweet, red flesh, high yield.
Solo – Small to medium-sized fruit, elongated, sweet orange-red flesh; widely grown in Hawaii.
Sunrise / Sunset
Large fruits with orange to reddish flesh, high sugar content.
Honey Dew
Sweet, medium-sized fruit with orange flesh and soft texture.
Coorg Honey Dew
Popular in India; elongated, sweet, juicy, orange flesh.
Washington
Large elongated fruits, sweet flavor, mainly grown in tropical areas.
Papaya Formosa
Small to medium fruit, high sweetness, early-maturing.
Red Lady Hybrid
Disease-resistant, high-yielding variety, smooth orange-red flesh.
Solo Sunrise
Extra sweet, small to medium-sized, rich in beta-carotene.
Local / Native Varieties
Smaller fruits, variable sweetness, widely consumed locally.
Fresh Consumption
Eaten ripe as a sweet snack or breakfast fruit.
Juices & Smoothies
Blended into refreshing drinks and shakes.
Salads & Desserts
Used in fruit salads, custards, and tropical desserts.
Cooking / Green Papaya
Unripe fruit used in curries, stews, and pickles.
Papain Enzyme
Extracted from raw fruit and leaves; used as meat tenderizer and in digestive supplements.
Traditional Medicine
Used for digestion, detoxification, skin care, and anti-inflammatory purposes.
Cosmetics & Skincare
Papaya extracts used in creams, masks, and scrubs.
Baby Food
Soft, sweet pulp suitable for infants and toddlers.
Industrial Uses
Papain used in pharmaceuticals, food processing, and nutraceuticals.
Animal Feed
Overripe or leftover fruits used as cattle feed.
1. Aids Digestion
2. Boosts Immunity
3. Supports Heart Health
4. Promotes Skin Health
5. Anti-Inflammatory
6. Supports Eye Health
7. Aids Weight Management
8. Helps Detoxification
9. Bone Health
10. Supports Pregnancy