The main reason for steaming papaya is to improve its taste and nutritional value.

Papaya contains an enzyme called papain, which can break down proteins to a certain extent, thus sometimes causing discomfort in taste. And after the steaming process, papain will be destroyed or inactivated, making the taste softer and more delicate, easier to be digested and absorbed.?

In addition, steamed papaya is also easier to absorb the nutrients in it. Papaya is rich in a variety of vitamins, minerals and proteins and other nutrients, especially vitamin C and carotene content is high. After steaming, these nutrients in papaya will be more easily absorbed by the body, thus playing a better nutritional health effects.

It is important to note that the time and level of steaming will affect the taste and nutritional value of papaya. It is generally recommended to choose fresh papaya, peel and deseed it and cut it into pieces, then place it in a steamer for 15-20 minutes. If steamed for too long, the papaya's texture will become too soft and much of the nutritional value will be lost.

Purchasing papaya notes

1, appearance: the appearance of papaya should be smooth surface, no obvious breakage and spots.

2. Color: The color of papaya should be ripe yellow or orange, not green or green.

3, smell: smell the papaya, if there is an odor or rotten smell, it means that the papaya may not be fresh.

4, hardness: gently press the papaya with your hand, if you feel slightly soft, but not too soft, it means that the papaya is relatively fresh.

5, ripeness: the ripeness of the papaya is also an important selection factor, it should be ripe but not overripe, cut into the flesh of the fruit should show a bright color.