{"id":10265,"date":"2026-09-22T15:50:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T15:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/papaya-carica-papaya\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T15:50:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T15:50:47","slug":"papaya-carica-papaya","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/papaya-carica-papaya\/","title":{"rendered":"Papaya (Carica papaya)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Papaya (Carica papaya)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Carica papaya<small>Melon tree family (Caricaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Pulp, seeds, unripe fruit<small>ripe as fruit, green as a vegetable<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Sweet, soft, slightly musky<small>Seeds as sharp as cress<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Central America, Southern Mexico<small>today everywhere in the tropics<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Papain and Vitamin C<small>the protein-splitting enzyme<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Year-round<small>Import only<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Papaya is the fruit of the papaya tree. It provides plenty of vitamin C and carotenoids, which the body absorbs particularly well, as well as the protein-digesting enzyme papain. Ripe papaya is an easily digestible, low-calorie fruit. However, unripe, green papaya and its milky sap are off-limits during pregnancy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The &quot;tree lemur&quot; from Central America<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27683%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20683%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27683%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/papaya-carica-papaya-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Zwei aufgeschnittene Papaya-H\u00e4lften mit schwarzen Kernen\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">Christopher Columbus is said to have called the papaya the &quot;fruit of the angels&quot;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">The papaya originates from southern Mexico and Central America. Spanish and Portuguese sailors brought it to the Philippines, India, and Africa in the 16th century, where it quickly became naturalized. The papaya tree is actually a huge, woody perennial: it grows quickly, bears fruit after just one year, and produces its fruit directly on the trunk.<\/p>\n<p>Today, India is the largest producer, followed by countries such as Brazil, Mexico, and Indonesia. The small, pear-shaped Solo papayas from Brazil and the large, red-fleshed Formosa and Maradol varieties from Latin America are the most common types imported to Germany. Because the fruit is delicate, it is often flown in.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What Papaya Does for You<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">100g of ripe papaya provides only about 43 kcal, but about 60 mg of vitamin D. <strong>Vitamin C<\/strong> A large 150g slice covers almost the entire daily requirement. It also contains folate, potassium, and especially... <strong>Carotenoids<\/strong>Beta-cryptoxanthin and beta-carotene, from which the body produces vitamin A, are abundant in red-fleshed varieties. <strong>Lycopene<\/strong>, the red pigment of the tomato.<\/p>\n<p>A study from Costa Rica showed that the body absorbs beta-carotene and lycopene from papaya significantly better than from carrots or tomatoes because the pigments in the fruit pulp are in a readily soluble form. A little fat in the meal further improves absorption.<\/p>\n<p>The enzyme <strong>Papain<\/strong> It breaks down proteins; it is found primarily in the milky sap of the unripe fruit and is used industrially as a meat tenderizer. Ripe papaya contains very little of it. It&#039;s easy to imagine that papaya noticeably aids digestion after a heavy meal, but this has hardly been studied. Papaya is therefore a valuable, easily digestible fruit \u2013 but not a digestive aid in the medical sense.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 60 mg<\/b><span>Vitamin C per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 43 kcal<\/b><span>per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approximately 1.8 mg<\/b><span>Lycopene per 100 g (red flesh)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 590 \u00b5g<\/b><span>Beta-cryptoxanthin per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in papaya<\/h2>\n<p>Ripe papaya contains water, glucose and fructose, dietary fiber (especially pectin), vitamin C, folate, potassium, magnesium, the carotenoids beta-cryptoxanthin, beta-carotene, lycopene and lutein, as well as polyphenols and, in small amounts, the enzyme papain.<\/p>\n<p>The black seeds contain benzyl isothiocyanate, a pungent mustard oil compound similar to that found in cress, as well as oil and protein. The milky sap of the green fruit is rich in papain and chymopapain.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes papaya stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Papaya only needs a splash of acid - and some fat - so that the carotenoids can be absorbed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">acid<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>lime<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It enhances the aroma, the typical tropical kick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Fat<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>yogurt or nuts<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Carotenoids are fat-soluble.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Breakfast<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>oatmeal<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Fiber and vitamin C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">iron<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Legumes<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Vitamin C helps with absorption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Tropical<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Coconut &amp; Mango<\/i><\/div>\n<p>For fruit salads and bowls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">wort<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Chili &amp; Salt<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Like in Mexican markets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">pregnancy<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>unripe or green<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The milky sap can promote labor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">latex<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not at <i>Latex allergy<\/i> without caution<\/div>\n<p>Cross-reactivity is possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">kernels<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>spoonfuls<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Just a spicy pinch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Milk<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not with <i>Quark or gelatin<\/i> leave<\/div>\n<p>Papain breaks down proteins, making them bitter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Maturity<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>buy rock-hard<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Green fruits hardly ripen after being picked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Blood thinners<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Papaya preparations<\/i> in addition<\/div>\n<p>Avoid papain extracts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where she belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">pure papaya<\/span><span class=\"w\">Halved, eaten with a spoon and lime.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Som Tam<\/span><span class=\"w\">Thai green papaya salad.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">fruit salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">With mango and pineapple.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Smoothie<\/span><span class=\"w\">With banana and yogurt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">breakfast bowl<\/span><span class=\"w\">With oats and coconut.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Papaya salsa<\/span><span class=\"w\">With fish or beans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Green papaya in curry<\/span><span class=\"w\">Cooked as a vegetable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">marinating meat<\/span><span class=\"w\">With green papaya as a tenderizer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Papaya seeds<\/span><span class=\"w\">Dried as a pepper substitute.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Sorbet<\/span><span class=\"w\">Made from ripe fruit pulp.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> The papaya is ripe when the skin is predominantly yellow to orange and yields slightly to pressure. Halve it, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and drizzle with lime juice. A few seeds can be dried and ground like pepper \u2013 but use sparingly.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Papaya breakfast for the stomach<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Papaya breakfast<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Peel, seed, and dice half a ripe papaya.<\/li>\n<li>Serve with 3 tablespoons of natural yogurt and a squeeze of lime juice.<\/li>\n<li>If desired, sprinkle a tablespoon of rolled oats or chopped nuts on top.<\/li>\n<li>Eat immediately so that the papain doesn&#039;t make the yogurt bitter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>A light, easily digestible breakfast after heavy meals or for those with a sensitive stomach. It provides vitamin C, carotenoids, and fiber; no specific health benefits have been proven.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>Half a papaya a day is a good amount. If you have a latex allergy, eat a small sample first or consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>In Ayurveda, ripe papaya is considered (<em>Erandakarkatati<\/em>It is described as warm, sweet, and easily digestible. It is said to stimulate the digestive fire, balances Vata and Kapha, and should only be eaten in moderation by Pitta dominance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) papaya (<em>Fan Mu Gua<\/em>It is described as neutral and sweet. It is said to strengthen the stomach, relieve food congestion, and moisten the digestive juices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pregnancy:<\/strong> Avoid unripe, green papaya, its milky sap, and papaya products \u2013 in animal studies, the latex triggered uterine contractions. Ripe papaya in normal quantities is considered safe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Latex allergy:<\/strong> Papaya is part of the latex fruit syndrome, like banana, avocado and kiwi - take tingling in the mouth or swelling seriously.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cores:<\/strong> They contain pungent mustard oils - just a pinch; larger quantities can irritate the stomach and intestines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood thinners:<\/strong> High doses of papain or papaya extracts may enhance the effects of warfarin - consult your doctor beforehand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milky sap:<\/strong> The latex of unripe fruit can irritate the skin - wear gloves when peeling green papaya.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/mango-mangifera-indica\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">mango<\/span><span class=\"d\">The other carotenoid fruit.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/ananas-ananas-comosus\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">pineapple<\/span><span class=\"d\">With the enzyme bromelain.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/limette-citrus-aurantiifolia\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">lime<\/span><span class=\"d\">The best partner.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/kiwi-actinidia-deliciosa\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">kiwi<\/span><span class=\"d\">Also with protein-splitting enzyme.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/kokosnuss-cocos-nucifera\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">coconut<\/span><span class=\"d\">For tropical bowls.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/tomate-solanum-lycopersicum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">tomato<\/span><span class=\"d\">The classic source of lycopene.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Schweiggert RM et al. <em>Carotenoids are more bioavailable from papaya than from tomato and carrot in humans: a randomized cross-over study.<\/em> British Journal of Nutrition 2014; 111(3): 490\u2013498.<\/li>\n<li>Adebiyi A et al. <em>Papaya (Carica papaya) consumption is unsafe in pregnancy: fact or fable? Scientific evaluation of a common belief in some parts of Asia using a rat model.<\/em> British Journal of Nutrition 2002; 88(2): 199\u2013203.<\/li>\n<li>Wagner S, Breiteneder H. <em>The latex-fruit syndrome.<\/em> Biochemical Society Transactions 2002; 30(6): 935\u2013940.<\/li>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Papayas, raw<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Papaya (Carica papaya) Botanischer Name Carica papayaMelonenbaumgew\u00e4chse (Caricaceae) Verwendet wird Fruchtfleisch, Kerne, unreife Fruchtreif als Obst, gr\u00fcn als Gem\u00fcse Geschmack S\u00fc\u00df, weich, leicht moschusartigKerne scharf wie Kresse Herkunft Mittelamerika, S\u00fcdmexikoheute \u00fcberall in den Tropen Bekannt f\u00fcr Papain und Vitamin Cdas eiwei\u00dfspaltende Enzym Saison Ganzj\u00e4hrignur Import Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis &amp; was sich bei\u00dftIn der<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10264,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10265","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10265"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10265\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10264"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}