papaya, (Carica papaya), also called papaw or pawpaw, succulent fruit of a large plant of the family Caricaceae. Though its origin is rather obscure, the papaya may represent the fusion of two or more species of Carica native to Mexico and Central America. Today it is cultivated throughout the tropical world and into the warmest parts of the subtropics. The papaya fruit is slightly sweet, with an agreeable musky tang, which is more pronounced in some varieties and in some climates than in others. It is a popular breakfast fruit in many countries and is also used in salads, pies, sherbets, juices, and confections. The unripe fruit can be cooked like squash.
Uses:- Papaya has been used for digestion problems.This product should not be used for intestinal parasite infections because it may be ineffective. Consult your doctor if you think you have such an infection.Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details about the brand you use.The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more detail.
Family | Caricaceae | Odour | Characteristic odour |
Latin Name | Carica papaya | Herb Extract Ratio | 5:1 |
Sanskrit Name | madhukarkati | Water solubility | Water soluble 70% NLT |
Common Name | papaya | Alkaloid | Mucilage 6-15% |
Solvent Used | Water | Taste | Slight sweetness but it's not overly powerful. |
Storage Condition | Store in a Dry and cool place in double PP bag with container. | Appearance | Brown Powder |
Defatted and undefatted seeds of papaya (Carica papaya) were analyzed for proximate composition, some toxicants, sugar composition, mineral content, physico-chemical properties of the seed oil and the fatty acid spectrum of the seed oil. The seed is a rich source of proteins (27•8% undefatted, 44•4% defatted), lipids (28•3% undefatted) and crude fibre (22•6% undefatted, 31•8% defatted). Of the toxicants estimated, glucosinolates occur in the highest proportion. The seed is low in free monosaccharides. Sucrose is the predominant sugar (75•0% of total sugars). Mineral content is generally low. However, Ca and P occur in appreciable quantities (17 340 μg/g and 10 250 μ/g, respectively). The seed oil is low in iodine value (74•8), free fatty acids (0•94%) and carotene (0•02 μg/g). The major fatty acid is C18:1 (79•1%).
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