Local Name: Kacha Papay
English: Green Papaya
Scientific name: Carica papaya
Family: Caricaceae
Availability: Throughout the year
Description: The Green papaya fruit weighs an average of one to two pounds. It is pear-shaped with a true green peel and a pale translucent yellow-green flesh that bears a pocket of seeds in its central core. The flesh and the seeds are the edible part of the fruit. The flesh is similar in texture and consistency to that of a mango. It is semi-firm and succulent, easily pierced when ripe. The flesh’s flavor is lean and subtly sweet. Its seeds are tart and peppery. They can be ground and used as a pepper substitute. Green papaya is a powerful fruit full of essential nutrients and enzymes to promote digestive health.
Since enzyme levels decline as the fruit ripens, raw papaya is picked when it is still green to retain all of its natural enzymatic qualities.
Health Benefits:
– Healing problematic skin conditions and injuries.
– Cure for menstrual pain
– Controls bowel movements
– Protects from heart diseases
– Burns calories and extra fat etc.