Fresh papaya, Country of Origin : India

Papaya is a Tropical Fruit, with a Soft Musky Taste and a Butter like Consistency. It is the Fruit of the Plant Carica Papaya, in the Genus Carica. It is Native to the Tropics of the Americas, and Was Cultivated in Mexico Several Centuries Before the Emergence of the Meso-american Classic Cultures. It is Often Referred to as the Tree Melon or the Pawpaw. It Was Called the "fruit of the Angels" By Christopher Columbus.
nutritive Values-per 100 Gm
* Vitamin A: 1,750 I.u
* Vitamin C: 56 Mg.
* Calcium: 20 Mg.
* Phosphorus: 16 Mg.
* Potassium: 470 Mg.
* Carbohydrates: 10 Gm
* Calories: 39
* Plenty of Vitamin E and K.
health Benefits of Papayas
papaya is Not Only a Tasty Fruit, But is also a Rich Source of a Number of Anti-oxidants such as Flaunts, Carotenes, Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Folate, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Etc. all These Nutrients Promote the Health of the Cardiovascular System and Provide a Shield Against a Number of Chronic Diseases. Papaya also Contains Large Units of Papain, a Digestive Enzyme. this Enzyme is Often Extracted from the Fruit to Make Anti-inflammatory, Anthelmintic, and Analgesic Medicines.
some of the Health Benefits Associated with Eating the Fruit Include:
* Papain, Present in the Fruit Aids in the Digestion Process
* if Consumed Regularly Over a Period of Time, Papaya Can Cure a Longstanding Problem of Constipation
* Researchers Believe that if the Fruit is Taken Alone for a Span of 3 Days, It Has Beneficial Tonic Effect for the Stomach and the Intestines
* the Juice of Papaya is Believed to Cure Colon Infections and in Breaking Down Pus and Mucus
* the Fruit May also Prove Beneficial in Preventing Cancer in Organs and Glands with Epithelial Tissue (ripe Papaya)
* Prevents Nausea; Includes Morning Sickness and Motion Sickness
* the Seeds of the Fruit have Antihelmintic Properties for Expelling Worms, and are Often Given with Honey. Two Teaspoons of Papaya Seeds if Chewed and Swallowed After Each Meal have a Wonderful Effect On the Stomach.
* Papaya Contains Ample Amounts of Vitamin C and Vitamin A, Which are Essential for the Proper Function of a Healthy Immune System
* Various Studies have Shown that Regular Consumption of the Fruit Provides Protection Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
* Eating Papaya Everyday also Promotes Lung Health and is An Ideal Fruit for Smokers.