Organic Dried Papaya Spears 
  • Certified Organic by A Bee Organic
  • Certified Kosher by Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America
  • Suitable for Vegetarians
  • Suitable for Vegans
  • Non-GMO


About the product:

  • TASTY & HEALTHY SNACK: Organic Dried Papaya is rich in nutrients but low in calories, sugar, and fats.
  • DELICIOUS DETOX BOOST: Food To Live Organic Dried Papaya is a great source of potent antioxidants.
  • SOURCE OF PHYTONUTRIENTS: Our dried papaya fruits contain lutein, carotenoids, and zeaxanthin.
  • VERSATILE COOKING INGREDIENT: Use Organic Dried Papaya in sweets, granolas, smoothies, curries, and salads.
  • ORGANIC, NO-SUGAR PRODUCT: Organic Dried Papaya from Food To Live is non-GMO and doesn't contain dangerous additives.


Product Description:

What Is Papaya? 

Papaya is a fruit that comes from the sunny tropical lands of Mexico. You can find it’s sometimes called ‘angel fruit’.

The papaya tree is now cultivated all around the equator line, with India, Indonesia, and Brazil being the leading suppliers of the fruit. Unfortunately, this means that to the residents of northern (or southern) regions this delicious food remains an exotic treat. As fresh fruits don’t keep long, few people can enjoy them regularly.

Organic Dried Papaya from Food To Live offers you a way around this problem. Made from ripe, juicy, and tasty papayas, this product is just as delicious and highly nutritious as well. As it’s dried, you can enjoy it anytime you want and it will keep in your pantry or fridge for 6+ months.


Enjoy Organic Dried Papaya from Food To Live

At Food To Live, we pride ourselves on running an organic facility equipped with the most advanced produce processing tools. Their fresh produce is processed in the most efficient ways to minimize the loss of nutrients while providing maximum shelf life.

Food To Live Organic Dried Papaya contains no sugar, additives, or any potentially toxic contaminants. It’s safe for your whole family to enjoy and will bring a spark of delight into any dish. Due to the rich exotic flavor, dried papaya fruit can be used in both sweet and sour dishes. It’s a very common ingredient in curries, salads, and stews all around Asia and South America. The dried fruit can be included in cereals, smoothies, and confections, or enjoyed as is.


Are Papaya Seeds Edible?

Papaya seeds are edible and are a good source of dietary fiber and valuable nutrients. They can be enjoyed fresh or dry. You can eat them just as they are, after washing away the gelatinous substance covering them. However, the flavor is quite spicy, so some people use them as an alternative for black pepper.


What Other Parts of Papaya Tree Do People Use?

Green papaya fruits as well as the tree itself contain latex, which is widely used in many industries.

Papaya leaves have been used in the herbal remedies of South American shamans and while young, the leaves are a popular ingredient in local cuisines.
Papain, a papaya enzyme, is used as a natural meat tenderizer and often included in powdered products designed for this purpose.


Dried Papaya Nutrition: Vitamins & Minerals

Adding dried papaya to your morning cereal or smoothie is a fantastic idea because it’s one of the healthiest dry foods you can find. Just like raw papayas, the dehydrated version of the fruit is highly nutritious. It contains:

  • Vitamin A
  • B vitamins
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin K
  • Potassium
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Zinc
  • Magnesium
  • Phosphorus

The amounts of some of these elements are rather small, but every milligram of an essential nutrient is important for maintaining a well-balanced diet. The best thing about dried papaya is that these precious vitamins and minerals come at almost ‘no cost’ as far as calories are concerned.

You also shouldn’t forget that dried papaya contains not only vitamins and minerals but potent phytonutrients as well. They are chemical variations of:

  • Carotene
  • Lutein
  • Cryptoxanthin

All these elements are potent antioxidants. They are one of the main reasons that make papayas such healthy fruits. All orange fruits and veggies are rich in carotenoids. Note that excessive consumption of these elements can cause a yellowing of soles and palms. The yellowing is mostly caused by carrots, over 90% more carotenoids than papayas.


Should You Eat Dried Papaya or Fresh Papaya?

Papaya fruit is good for you no matter whether it’s dried or fresh. However, it’s true that raw produce contains more essential nutrients. The process of dehydration, regardless of the technology used, destabilizes chemical connections in the vitamins and minerals. Vitamins A and C are the ‘weakest’ when it comes to the dehydration process.

The good news is that papayas contain so much of them that even after drying they remain an extremely valuable snack.


Dried Papaya Calories: Is It a Good Snack?

Dried papaya is a great snack for everyone who wants a delicious bite. This food can be included into any diet because it’s low in both fats and calories. Unsweetened dried papaya only has about 20 calories in 1.5 ounces. As this fruit contains natural sugar, it tastes good even without any syrups.

Note that sweet dried papaya might contain as much as 140 calories per a single serving. Choosing a 100% natural product without additives is the healthiest option as well as the best choice for weight management.


Dried Papaya: Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Dried papaya is a great ingredient to have in your kitchen as you can incorporate it in many recipes. To start your day with this tasty fruit, you can add it to your granola or cereal.

For lunch, you can enjoy a papaya salad. Mix it with either fruits or veggies depending on your preferences. It’ll go well with any fruits or lettuce, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.

This ingredient adds a bit of an exotic flare to any curry and usually works well in sauces. Food To Live Organic Dried Papaya has no sugar except for the natural. If you want to have it sweeter, you can make some candied papaya. You can also enjoy right from the pack as a quick snack.


Low-Calorie Mango + Dried Papaya Bites

Ingredients:

  • ½ ripe mango (chopped into small chunks)
  • 1 ½ cups dried papayas (chopped)
  • ¾ cup rolled oats
Instructions:
  1. Process the oats in a blender for a few seconds before adding dried papaya and processing them together.
  2. Form the ‘dough’ into small balls and flatten them.
  3. Put a chunk of mango in the middle of each papaya disk and cover it with the dough. Add a bit of water into the papaya+oats mix if necessary.
Keep these delicious vegan papaya bites in the fridge. They would make an excellent snack when you need a bit of extra power or a mood boost. This treat tastes amazing and it’s low-calorie by default. You can replace the mango with any other fruit or berry. You can also use nuts, either as a part of the dough or the ‘filling’. However, this will increase the calorie count of the bites.


How Long Does Dried Papaya Last?

If you wonder if you can buy dried papaya in bulk, the answer is definitely ‘yes’. This product keeps extremely well and it’s undemanding in terms of storage. Dried fruits don’t spoil if they are stored correctly. The worst thing that can happen to these products is mold, but you can prevent it by keeping them in an airtight container.

You’ll be able to enjoy Organic Dried Papaya from Food To Live for many months. If you store it in the fridge, it’ll remain as good as new for up to a year. However, you can keep the fruits in your pantry as well. Just remember they should stay away from heat and direct sunlight.

You can freeze dried fruits like any other food. This will extend their shelf life to 2+ years. However, they can’t be refrozen, so be sure to defrost only small portions and use them immediately.

Please, bear in mind that despite the fact that dried fruits don’t go bad, their nutritional value diminishes with time. Therefore, eating your Organic Dried Papayas before the ‘best by’ date is indeed best.