Dried Diced Papaya - Kosher, Vegan, Sweetened, Unsulfured, Bulk -by Food to Live

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Dried Diced Papaya - Kosher, Vegan, Sweetened, Unsulfured, Bulk -by Food to Live
Dried Diced Papaya
Certified
Kosher
by
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America
Suitable for Vegetarians
Suitable for Vegans
About the product:
Great for Culinary Use and Baking
Free of Cholesterol
Very Low in Saturated Fat
Good Source of Dietary Fiber
Rich in Calcium
Contains Iron
Product Description:
What Is Papaya?
Papaya is a fruit that comes from the sunny tropical lands of Mexico. You can find it’s sometimes called ‘angel fruit’.
The papaya tree is now cultivated all around the equator line, with India, Indonesia, and Brazil being the leading suppliers of the fruit. Unfortunately, this means that to the residents of northern (or southern) regions this delicious food remains an exotic treat. As fresh fruits don’t keep long, few people can enjoy them regularly.
Dried Papaya from Food To Live offers you a way around this problem. Made from ripe, juicy, and tasty papayas, this product is just as delicious and highly nutritious as well. As it’s dried, you can enjoy it anytime you want and it will keep in your pantry or fridge for 6+ months.
Are Papaya Seeds Edible?
Papaya seeds are edible and are a good source of dietary fiber and valuable nutrients. They can be enjoyed fresh or dry. You can eat them just as they are, after washing away the gelatinous substance covering them. However, the flavor is quite spicy, so some people use them as an alternative for black pepper.
What Other Parts of Papaya Tree Do People Use?
Green papaya fruits as well as the tree itself contain latex, which is widely used in many industries.
Papaya leaves have been used in the herbal remedies of South American shamans and while young, the leaves are a popular ingredient in local cuisines.
Papain, a papaya enzyme, is used as a natural meat tenderizer and often included in powdered products designed for this purpose.
Dried Papaya Nutrition: Vitamins & Minerals
Adding dried papaya to your morning cereal or smoothie is a fantastic idea because it’s one of the healthiest dry foods you can find. Just like raw papayas, the dehydrated version of the fruit is highly nutritious. It contains:
Vitamin A
B vitamins
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Potassium
Calcium
Iron
Zinc
Magnesium
Phosphorus
The amounts of some of these elements are rather small, but every milligram of an essential nutrient is important for maintaining a well-balanced diet. The best thing about dried papaya is that these precious vitamins and minerals come at almost ‘no cost’ as far as calories are concerned.
You also shouldn’t forget that dried papaya contains not only vitamins and minerals but potent phytonutrients as well. They are chemical variations of:
Carotene
Lutein
Cryptoxanthin
All these elements are potent antioxidants. They are one of the main reasons that make papayas such healthy fruits. All orange fruits and veggies are rich in carotenoids. Note that excessive consumption of these elements can cause a yellowing of soles and palms. The yellowing is mostly caused by carrots, over 90% more carotenoids than papayas.
Should You Eat Dried Papaya or Fresh Papaya?
Papaya fruit is good for you no matter whether it’s dried or fresh. However, it’s true that raw produce contains more essential nutrients. The process of dehydration, regardless of the technology used, destabilizes chemical connections in the vitamins and minerals. Vitamins A and C are the ‘weakest’ when it comes to the dehydration process.
The good news is that papayas contain so much of them that even after drying they remain an extremely valuable snack.
Dried Papaya: Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Dried papaya is a great ingredient to have in your kitchen as you can incorporate it in many recipes. To start your day with this tasty fruit, you can add it to your granola or cereal.
You can also enjoy right from the pack as a quick snack.
How Long Does Dried Papaya Last?
If you wonder if you can buy dried papaya in bulk, the answer is definitely ‘yes’. This product keeps extremely well and it’s undemanding in terms of storage. Dried fruits don’t spoil if they are stored correctly. The worst thing that can happen to these products is mold, but you can prevent it by keeping them in an airtight container.
You’ll be able to enjoy Dried Papaya from Food To Live for many months. If you store it in the fridge, it’ll remain as good as new for up to a year. However, you can keep the fruits in your pantry as well. Just remember they should stay away from heat and direct sunlight.
You can freeze dried fruits like any other food. This will extend their shelf life to 2+ years. However, they can’t be refrozen, so be sure to defrost only small portions and use them immediately.
Please, bear in mind that despite the fact that dried fruits don’t go bad, their nutritional value diminishes with time. Therefore, eating your Dried Papayas before the ‘best by’ date is indeed best.
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