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PAPAYAS

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SCIENTIFIC NAME: CARICA PAPAYA

FRANCAIS: PAPAYES

General Description:

Like the PAPAW, the papaya is native to North America (and in some regions, also called pawpaw ). But with those two comparisons the similarities end. The papaya tree is a horticultural wonder, growing from seed to a 20-foot, fruit-bearing tree in less than 18 months. Papayas are cultivated in semitropical zones around the world and can range in size from 1 to 20 pounds. The papaya variety found most often in the United States is the Solo, grown in Hawaii and Florida. It's large (about 6 inches long and 1 to 2 pounds in weight) and pear shaped; when ripe, it has a vivid golden-yellow skin. The similarly colored flesh is juicy and silky smooth, with an exotic sweet-tart flavor. The rather large center cavity is packed with shiny, grayish-black seeds. Though the peppery seeds are edible (and make a delicious salad dressing), they're generally discarded. Look for richly colored papayas that give slightly to palm pressure. Slightly green papayas will ripen quickly at room temperature, especially if placed in a paper bag. Refrigerate completely ripe fruit and use as soon as possible. Ripe papaya is best eaten raw, whereas slightly green fruit can be cooked as a vegetable. Papaya juice (or nectar) is available in many supermarkets and health-food stores. The fruit contains PAPAIN, a digestive enzyme that is used chiefly in MEAT TENDERIZERS. Papaya is a very good source of vitamins A and C.

NUTRIENT NOTES:

Serving Size Analyzed: 1 cup

< (54)

GRAPH 1 (ABOVE). Total Calories (54) as part of a 2200 calorie daily dietary intake.

	Protein (0.854 grams per 1 cup )
	Fat (0.196 grams per 1 cup )
	Carbohydrate (13.734 grams per 1 cup )

CHART 1 (ABOVE). Macronutrient Breakdown By Percentage.

GRAPH 2 (ABOVE). Micronutrient breakdown as percentage of Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA). Serving size: 1 cup .

BLOOD TYPE DIET VALUES

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TYPE A:

Secretor:

AVOID: Flocculates serum or precipitates serum proteins.

Non Secretor:

AVOID: Flocculates serum or precipitates serum proteins.

TYPE B:

Secretor:

BENEFICIAL: Contains component which either blocks polyamine synthesis or lowers indican levels.

Non Secretor:

BENEFICIAL: Contains component which either blocks polyamine synthesis or lowers indican levels.

Introductory Food: Type B children should have this solid food introduced when older than 12 months of age. (Eat Right 4 Your Baby)

TYPE AB:

Secretor:

NEUTRAL

Non Secretor:

NEUTRAL

TYPE O:

Secretor:

NEUTRAL

Non Secretor:

NEUTRAL

Introductory Food: Type O children should have this solid food introduced when older than 12 months of age. (Eat Right 4 Your Baby)

LECTIN CHARACTERIZATION:

This food contains a reported lectin.

This food contains a reported lectin.

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SPECIAL NOTE:

This food can be a significant source of folate (53.2 mcgs per 1 cup .)

This food is a significant source of vitamin C (86.52 mgs. per 1 cup )

GENETIC MODIFICATION	No data on this food.
PESTICIDES	This food is considered to be low in pesticides. (Source: Environmental Defense Network)
CONTAMINATION	No data on this food.
IRRADIATION	No data on this food.
ANTIOXIDANTS	No data on this food.
ALLERGENS	This food is believed to be high in the enzyme chitinase. Chitinase enzymes, related to plant defense, are involved in in cross-reaction between food allergy and natural rubber latex allergy.
GLYCEMIC INDEX	This food has a moderate Glycemic Index.