Papayas
Facts About Papayas
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- The botanical name for papaya is Carica Papaya.
- The papaya plant is a member of the pawpaw family.
- Botanically, papaya is a berry.
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- The black seeds found inside a papaya are edible and have a spicy, pepper-like flavor.
- Some cultures call the papaya tree "the medicinal tree" because it's seeds and leaves have been used to make medicine.
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- Papaya
leaves and unripe papaya have an enzyme called Papain that breaks down
protein in meat to make it tender. That's why papaya can be used as a
meat tenderizer.
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- Papaya is rated as one of the most nutritious fruits.
- Papaya is high in vitamin C and a good source of fiber and folate.
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