Papaya - 250g
Product characteristics
Contents: dried fruit in slices
Country of origin: Thailand
Classification: Carica papaya
Weight: 250g
Description
PAPAYA - dried fruit without AZO - 250g
Plant description Papaya is native to South America, central and southern regions of North America. Today it is grown in the tropics and subtropics. Its trunk reaches a height of 5-10 m with typical traces of earlier fallen leaves. Fruits are oval or pear-shaped berries that grow up to 45 cm in length. Mature become soft and have orange or dark yellow colouring. Inside there is a large number of small, spherical and edible seeds. |
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Properties Papaya is a delicate fruit with a unique flavor. It is a rich source of the following nutrients: - Beta-carotene - even more than carrots - Vitamin C - contains more than kiwi fruit - Minerals: potassium, magnesium and calcium - Papain - this enzyme exerts a positive influence on the process of digestion, effectively handling proteins, fat and starch. These fruits - especially dried - are perfect for diets - Helps produce arginine - an amino acid that prevents and treats atherosclerosis, hypertension, arrhythmia, reconstructing the liver cells, cells of muscles and bones and skin cells - Is regarded as an aphrodisiac Anti-inflammatory properties are attibuted to papaya, as well as protection against cancer, heart disease, glaucoma, arthritis and emphysema. It helps combat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, reinforcing the proper functioning of the immune system. |