🧡 Papaya
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
| Botanical family | Caricaceae (papaya family) |
|---|---|
| Season | Tropical, year-round |
| Best for | Digestion (papain enzyme + fibre); Immunity (vitamin C + A); Skin & wound healing (C + A); Eye health; Anti-inflammatory (papain, lycopene) |
💊 Vitamins & nutrients (with sources)
- Vitamin C — 1 cup ≈ 88mg (98% of daily need!)
- Beta-carotene (vitamin A)
- Folate
- Potassium, magnesium, papain enzyme
🧭 Best used for
- Digestion (papain enzyme + fibre)
- Immunity (vitamin C + A)
- Skin & wound healing (C + A)
- Eye health
- Anti-inflammatory (papain, lycopene)
🏷️ Appears in the guides for
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🤰 Pregnancy note: ⚠️ Only fully ripe papaya is safe. Unripe/green papaya contains latex compounds that may stimulate uterine contractions — avoid green papaya entirely in pregnancy.
⚠️ Safety: Never eat green/unripe papaya in pregnancy; latex allergy caution (papaya contains papain, related to latex).
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