1, the efficacy and function of papaya
Strengthening spleen and promoting digestion; Anti-epidemic and insecticidal; Breast-feeding, anti-cancer and antispasmodic;
2. How to choose papaya:
Papaya is mostly plump and sweet, so it is better to choose papaya without bruise and depression in appearance, and the fruit shape is long oval and slightly pointed at the end.
Papaya can be divided into male and female. Male melon is oval, heavy, with few kernels and strong meat, and tastes sweet and fragrant. The female melon has a slightly longer body, a loose core and a slightly worse taste. Raw papaya or half-baked papaya is more suitable for soup; As a raw fruit, you should buy ripe melons. When papaya is ripe, its skin is yellow and its taste is especially sweet. The skin with black spots has begun to deteriorate, and the sweetness, fragrance and nutrition have been destroyed.
3, papaya production skills
Xuan papaya is often used for treatment, that is, papaya in the north, which should not be eaten fresh; Edible papaya is a kind of papaya produced in the south, which can be eaten raw or stewed with meat as a vegetable.
4, papaya preservation method:
Mature papaya pulp is very soft and difficult to preserve, so it should be eaten immediately after purchase. If you don't intend to eat it immediately after buying it, it is recommended to choose a color that is not completely yellow and slightly blue. Leave it for/kloc-0 to 2 days after you get home, and then wrap it in newspaper and put it in the refrigerator. It can be stored for about 4 to 5 days at most.
5. Taboo of papaya:
Eating papaya with fried food will cause gastrointestinal discomfort and may lead to diarrhea and vomiting.
6. They are sold in general fruit shops and large supermarkets.