Visão geral
O papaia, papaia, ou pata é a planta Carica papaya, uma das 22 espécies aceitas no gênero Carica da família Caricaceae. Sua origem está nos trópicos das Américas, talvez da América Central e do sul do México.
Informação Nutricional
Calorias (100g): 206 Cal
Macronutrientes (% Daily Value*)
Gordura Total · 0,6 g (0%)
Carboidratos Totais · 56 g (18%)
Fibra alimentar· 1,5 g(5%)
Açúcar · 52 g(0%)
Proteína · 0,1 g (1%)
Efeitos na saúde
Benefícios
- Papaya has a powerful antioxidant effects. Free radicals are reactive molecules created during your body’s metabolism. Antioxidants, including the carotenoids found in papayas, can neutralize free radicals.
- Papaya has anticancer properties. Research suggests that the lycopene in papaya can reduce cancer risks.
- Papaya may improve digestion. The papain enzyme in papaya can make protein easier to digest.
Efeitos secundários possíveis
- Papaya might harm the esophagus. Unripe papaya fruit contains papaya latex, which contains an enzyme called papain. Eating a lot of papain might damage the esophagus.
- Papaya can trigger a reaction in people allergic to latex.
Recomendações de quantidade
- Papaya is a nutritious fruit, with fiber and vitamins. Eat too much of it, however, and you may increase your risk for gas or bloating due to papaya’s fiber content.
