Organic Papaya

Name: Papaya [Organic]
Brand: Pluckk
SKU: 2101211269AA
Price: 112 INR
Availability: InStock

1 Pc (700-800 Gms)

India

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Description

At an average of 700g to 800g in weight, Papaya is an oval or pear-shaped fruit with a distinct color based on varieties and ripeness levels such as yellow, orange, or reddish hue. Amazingly sweet to taste, this fruit has a hint of buttery consistency and is a perfect snack for consumption whenever you are feeling hungry.

How Can You Enjoy Your Papaya?

- Papayas can be sliced and mixed into fruit bowls, cut and tossed into salads, chopped into fresh salsas, blended into smoothies and fruit juices, pureed into sauces, or used as cake and pie filling
- Papayas can be used to flavor ice cream, sorbets, marmalades, and jams, in addition to fresh preparations
- Papayas are firm and can be shredded and used in salads or chutneys, or the flesh can be diced and cooked in curries, soups, and stews

How We Pluckk The Best For You?

- Sourced from partner farms
- Papayas are sorted by shape, maturity, size, etc.
- Produce with signs of brown spots, grey scarred areas, greenish in color, with water-soaked lesions, etc., is rejected

Shelf Life and Storage

You can store papaya at room temperature when uncut. It has a shelf life of 3 to 5 days. Consume it immediately as it arrives. If cut, keep it in the refrigerator as it remains fresh for a little longer.

Nutritional Value (Per 100 gms)

- Calories: 43 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 10.82 grams
- Dietary Fiber: 1.7 grams
- Fat: 0.26 grams
- Protein: 0.47 grams

Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory Properties:

Choline in papayas is an important nutrient that helps the body in functions such as memory, movement, muscles, sleep, etc. The nutrient aids in maintaining the structure of the cellular membrane assists in fat absorption and helps reduce chronic inflammation.

Better Digestive Health:

Papaya has an enzyme called papain which aids digestion. The fiber content in papaya, an insoluble substance, adds bulk to the stools that prevent conditions like constipation.

Weight Management:

The vitamins, potassium, and fiber in papaya are adequate in warding off any potential heart diseases. Potassium keeps sodium intake in the body at a minimum thereby regulating blood pressure and that's ultimately good for the heart.