Papaya Nutrition Information aur Benefits 2024.

papaya basic information.

papaya ka scientific name carica papaya or iski jo family hai vo caricaceae hai. or iske bahut se common name hai for eg: hindi mai Papita (पपीता) or english mai papaya or bangali mai pepe (পেঁপে) or tamil mai pappali (பப்பாளி) hai

Papita Nutrition (per 100g):

• Calories: 43
• Carbohydrates: 11g
• Fiber: 1.7g
• Protein: 0.5g
• Fat: 0.3g
• Vitamin C: 62mg (70% of daily need)
• Vitamin A: 950 IU (17% of daily need)
• Folate: 37mcg (9% of daily need)
• Potassium: 182mg (5% of daily need)
• Calcium: 20mg
• Magnesium: 10mg

Benefits of Papita(फायदे):

1. Digestion Sudharne Mein Madad
   Papita mein papain enzyme hota hai jo digestion ko boost karta hai aur constipation door karta hai.
2. Immunity Boost
   High vitamin C aur antioxidants ke karan ye immune system ko strong banata hai.
3. Weight Loss
   Low calories aur high fiber hone ke wajah se papaya weight loss ke liye best hai.
4. Skin Ke Liye Beneficial
   Vitamin A aur C hone ke karan ye skin ko glowing aur wrinkles-free banata hai.
5. Heart Health Improve Karta Hai
   Potassium aur antioxidants heart ke liye healthy hote hain, aur blood pressure ko control mein rakhte hain.
6. Anti-Inflammatory Properties
   Isme antioxidants jaise carotenoids hote hain jo inflammation ko kam karte hain.
7. Eye Health Sudharne Mein Madad
   Vitamin A aur lutein hone ki wajah se papaya eyes ke liye beneficial hai aur vision ko improve karta hai.
8. Hair Growth Promote Karta Hai
   Nutrients jaise vitamin A aur folate healthy hair growth mein help karte hain.

papita ko Kaise Khayein?

• Papita ko fresh fruit ki tarah khaa sakte hain.
• Smoothies, fruit salads, aur desserts mein use kar sakte hain.
• Raw papaya ko sabzi aur curry mein bhi dal sakte hain.

Origin aur Cultivation

• Origin: Central America aur Southern Mexico se aaya hai.
• Climate: Ye tropical aur subtropical climate me grow karta hai. Warm temperature (20°C–35°C) aur well-drained soil chahiye hoti hai.
• Cultivation Areas: India, Brazil, Mexico aur Philippines top producers hain.

Physical Description

• Plant Type: Papita ek fast-growing herbaceous plant hai jo tree ki tarah lagta hai, par woody stem nahi hoti.
• Height: Lagbhag 10-12 feet tak grow karta hai.
• Fruit:
  • Shape: Oval ya pear-shaped.
  • Color: Green (unripe), jo ripen hone par yellow-orange ho jata hai.
  • Flesh: Orange ya pink, andar black seeds hote hain.

Taste aur Texture

• Unripe Papita: Mild aur thoda bitter, mostly curries aur salads me use hota hai.
• Ripe Papita: Sweet aur juicy, buttery texture ke sath.

Uses

1. Culinary:
   • Ripe papaya fresh fruit ki tarah, salads, smoothies aur desserts me use hota hai.
   • Raw papaya ko curries aur salads (jaise Thai som tam) me daala jata hai.
2. Medicinal:
   • Papaya ke seeds antiparasitic hote hain.
   • Papain enzyme digestion ko improve karta hai.
3. Cosmetics:
   • Papaya extract skin brightening aur exfoliation ke liye use hota hai.

Interesting Facts

1. Papaya ko Christopher Columbus ne “fruit of angels” bola tha.
2. Papita ke seeds aur leaves bhi edible hote hain aur medicinal benefits dete hain.
3. Papain enzyme meat tenderizer ke liye widely use hota hai.

Papita ek versatile aur healthy fruit hai jo health aur taste dono me best hai! 😊