Papaya
Tropical Sweetness. Nutrient Powerhouse
Didwaniya Group exports premium-grade papayas renowned for their rich sweetness, vibrant color, and excellent nutritional profile. Sourced from carefully selected orchards, our papayas meet global standards for freshness and taste, making them a favored choice for fresh consumption and processing industries worldwide.
Papaya (Carica papaya) is a tropical fruit known for its luscious sweetness, smooth texture, and rich nutritional content, including vitamins A, C, and folate. Native to Central America, papaya is now extensively cultivated in India, Brazil, Mexico, and other tropical regions. The fruit is large, pear-shaped, with bright orange flesh and small black seeds inside.
Characteristics
Taste: Sweet, tropical, with a mild musky undertone
Appearance (Structure): Large, oval to pear-shaped fruit with smooth, green to yellow skin; vibrant orange to reddish flesh inside
Smell: Fresh, sweet aroma typical of ripe tropical fruit
Mass fraction of moisture, %, not less than: 85%
Nutritional highlights: Rich in vitamin C, vitamin A (beta-carotene), folate, dietary fiber, and digestive enzyme papain
Color: Bright green when unripe, transitioning to yellow-orange when ripe; flesh is vivid orange
Application
Papaya’s applications are diverse, ranging from fresh consumption to use in juices, smoothies, desserts, and culinary dishes. Beyond its delicious taste, papaya is valued for its digestive enzyme papain, which aids in protein digestion and is widely used in tenderizing meat and in health supplements. Additionally, papaya leaves and seeds have therapeutic uses in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Storage Condition
Store papayas in cool, well-ventilated areas away from direct sunlight. For extended freshness, keep at temperatures between 7°C to 13°C with relative humidity around 85-90%. Avoid storing near ethylene-sensitive fruits to prevent premature ripening.