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Papaya is a type of fruit that is popular with almost all levels of society. The bright red flesh of the fruit and its sweet taste can arouse the appetite. The high water content makes papaya very refreshing, especially when consumed in hot weather. Based on the level of ripeness, papaya can be eaten ripe as a table fruit or raw as a vegetable. Apart from being consumed directly, ripe papaya is also used as a raw material in the food and beverage industry.
Altitude
5-1200 MDPL
Temperature
19 - 20° C
Wind Speed
80 - 90 %
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80 - 90 %
Air Humidity
6 - 7
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45 Hari
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1 - 20 Ton / ha
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1 - 20 Ton / ha
Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Superdivisi
Spermatophyta
Divisi
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dilleniidae
Order
Violales
Family
Caricaceae
Genus
Carica
Species
Carica papaya L.
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Air
86,7 mg
Karbohidrat
12,2 gr
Protein
0,5 gr
Energi
46 kkal
Serat
0,7 gr
Kalsium
23 mg
Fosfor
12 mg
Besi
1,7 mg
Vitamin A
363 IU
Vitamin B
0,04 mg
Vitamin C
78 mg
The lycopene content in papaya can help reduce the risk of cancer. The antioxidants in papaya function to fight free radicals which can cause the growth of cancer cells. Of the 14 types of fruit and vegetables that have antioxidant properties, only papaya has been proven to have anticancer activity. Eating papaya is also effective in reducing damage caused by oxidation.
Consuming papaya regularly can improve heart health. Research shows that fruits rich in lycopene and vitamin C, such as papaya, can help prevent heart disease. The antioxidants in papaya also function to protect the heart and increase levels of good cholesterol (HDL).
Chronic inflammation can cause various diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Unhealthy eating patterns often trigger inflammation. Fruits and vegetables that contain lots of antioxidants, such as papaya, can help reduce symptoms of inflammation.
The papain enzyme in papaya makes it easier to digest protein. Research shows that consuming papaya regularly for 40 days can reduce the risk of constipation and flatulence. Apart from that, papaya which is rich in fiber and water can also prevent constipation and help facilitate regular bowel movements.
The benefits of papaya for beauty have been proven, apart from maintaining overall body health. Papaya can make facial and body skin look firmer and more youthful. Excessive free radicals can cause wrinkles and sagging skin as we age. Vitamin C and lycopene in papaya function to protect the skin from signs of aging.
Vitamin K in papaya helps maintain bone health. Vitamin K deficiency can increase the risk of bone fractures. This vitamin plays an important role in calcium absorption and reduces calcium excretion, thereby helping strengthen bones.
The high fiber content in papaya can help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 1 and 2 diabetes. One papaya contains 3 grams of fiber, which is equivalent to 17 grams of carbohydrates.
Calina papaya is a local variety native to Indonesia which is widely cultivated by farmers in various regions. This fruit is in demand in the market because of its various advantages, such as small size with an average weight of 1.3 kilograms per fruit, sweet taste, thick, soft flesh, not too soft, and an attractive red color. Apart from that, Calina papaya does not have a strong typical papaya aroma making it a favorite on the market.
In some areas such as Jambi and West Sumatra, Red Delima papaya is also known as honey papaya because it tastes very sweet and sticky without the typical papaya aroma. This fruit is medium sized, with a cavity shaped like a five-pointed star. The flesh of the fruit is red-orange, more than 3 cm thick, chewy, and has an average weight of 1.2 kilograms per fruit. This papaya is also known to be productive, producing more than 70 tons per hectare.
Carisya papaya is characterized by thick, reddish-orange flesh and a high level of sweetness, with a sugar content reaching 14° Brix. The size is smaller than other types, weighing around 500-600 grams per fruit, oval in shape. This fruit is very practical to consume, just cut it in half and eat it directly with a spoon, without needing to peel the skin.
Jinggo papaya has pale red flesh that is sweet and juicy. The skin of the fruit is yellow with faint spots, while the shape of the fruit is round and elongated. The characteristic of this papaya is the short fruit stalk and the downward position of the fruit, so it is often called tungging papaya.
Fruit production, especially papaya, in South Sumatra Province between 2020 and 2022 experienced an increase of 12.09%, which is equivalent to an increase of 30,745 quintals compared to 2020. In 2020, papaya production was recorded at 254,258 quintals. This figure increases to 285,003 quintals in 2021 and 2022, with average annual production of 274,754.67 quintals.
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