Papayas offer not only the luscious taste and sunlit color of the tropics, but are rich sources of antioxidant nutrients that promote the health of the cardiovascular system and also provide protection against colon cancer.

In addition, papaya contains the digestive enzyme, papain, which is used like bromelain, a similar enzyme found in pineapple, to treat sports injuries, other causes of trauma, and allergies. Papaya is an excellent source of vitamin C.

It is a very good source of folate and potassium. In addition, it is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin E, vitamin A and vitamin K. Availability for this fruit is all year long and among the varieties are Solo and Maradol.