Processing of Papaya
FOOD PROCESSING ENGINEERING ASSIGNMENT
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PROCESSING OF PAPAYA
Submitted by
Nithya Mary.D 20081326
Introduction The papaya is the fruit of the plant Carica papaya, in the genus Carica. It is native to the tropics of the Americas, and was first cultivated in Mexico. It is a large tree-like plant, with a single stem growing tall, with spirally arranged leaves confined to the top of the trunk. The fruits are large, 15–45 centimeters long, 10–30 centimeters diameter. The fruit is ripe when it feels soft and its skin has attained an amber to orange hue. Just like coconut, papaya tree is considered as "Karpaga Viruksha" because, the various parts of the tree are used either for human consumption or for animals or as raw materials for several agro-based industries. Papaya not only helps to improve the farm income but also serves as a cottage industry. Benefits · Papaya contains a high amount of potassium and the flesh of papaya is very high in Vitamin A. · Papaya contains the protein called papain which is a digestive enzyme that helps in natural digestion process. · The skin of papaya is excellent for treating skin wounds and places that do not heal quickly. · Papaya is low in calories and high in nutritive value hence it is an excellent food for those on a diet. · Papaya has anti-inflammatory properties and anti-cancerous properties. The antiinflammatory properties in papaya will help reduce pain for those suffering from arthritis, edema and osteoporosis. · The high concentration of Vitamin C and Vitamin A contained in papaya is very beneficial to strengthen the immune system. · Papaya is also very good for the hair and helps in controlling dandruff. Papaya shampoos are good for the hair. All the parts of the papaya fruit are useful and beneficial. Right from the seeds to the papaya leaves and the flesh of the fruit, all of it has some value. Both the inside and the outside of the fruit can be utilized. Thus no part of the fruit is useless or goes as a
ON
PROCESSING OF PAPAYA
Submitted by
Nithya Mary.D 20081326
Introduction The papaya is the fruit of the plant Carica papaya, in the genus Carica. It is native to the tropics of the Americas, and was first cultivated in Mexico. It is a large tree-like plant, with a single stem growing tall, with spirally arranged leaves confined to the top of the trunk. The fruits are large, 15–45 centimeters long, 10–30 centimeters diameter. The fruit is ripe when it feels soft and its skin has attained an amber to orange hue. Just like coconut, papaya tree is considered as "Karpaga Viruksha" because, the various parts of the tree are used either for human consumption or for animals or as raw materials for several agro-based industries. Papaya not only helps to improve the farm income but also serves as a cottage industry. Benefits · Papaya contains a high amount of potassium and the flesh of papaya is very high in Vitamin A. · Papaya contains the protein called papain which is a digestive enzyme that helps in natural digestion process. · The skin of papaya is excellent for treating skin wounds and places that do not heal quickly. · Papaya is low in calories and high in nutritive value hence it is an excellent food for those on a diet. · Papaya has anti-inflammatory properties and anti-cancerous properties. The antiinflammatory properties in papaya will help reduce pain for those suffering from arthritis, edema and osteoporosis. · The high concentration of Vitamin C and Vitamin A contained in papaya is very beneficial to strengthen the immune system. · Papaya is also very good for the hair and helps in controlling dandruff. Papaya shampoos are good for the hair. All the parts of the papaya fruit are useful and beneficial. Right from the seeds to the papaya leaves and the flesh of the fruit, all of it has some value. Both the inside and the outside of the fruit can be utilized. Thus no part of the fruit is useless or goes as a