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Papaya, a deliciously sweet fruit with a soft butter-like consistency, is reputed as the “fruit of the angels” by Christopher Columbus. Papaya is available all year round and is a rich source of carotenes and other antioxidants, water-soluble vitamins and minerals. It is easy to administer to a baby as one of its first foods as it is very soft.
| Serves | Preparation Time |
Cooking Time
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| 2 People | 5 Minutes | 00 Minutes |
Ingredients
- 1 small sized ripe papaya
Method
- 1 Peel and de-seed a fully ripened papaya.
- 2 Mash or puree as needed with a spoon or put papaya in a blender to make a thick paste.
- 3 Add milk or boiled and cooled water to thin down the consistency if needed
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup, cubes (140 g)
| Calories | 62 | Calories from Fat | 4 |
| Total Fat | 0.4 g 1% | Saturated Fat | 0.1 g 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg 0% | Sodium | 12 mg 0% |
| Potassium | 264 mg 8% | Carbohydrates | 15.7 g 5% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g 10% | Sugars | 11.3 g |
| Protein | 0.7 g | Vitamin A | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 147% | Calcium | 3% |
| Iron | 2% |
*Based on a 2000 calorie diet
