Ingredient

Organic Papaya

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Papaya is often used in fruit salads, smoothies, and desserts. Manufacturers may add it …

What it is

Organic papaya is a tropical fruit that grows on the Carica papaya tree. It is known for its sweet, musky flavor and soft, buttery texture. The fruit is harvested when ripe and can be consumed fresh or processed.

Why it's used

Papaya is often used in fruit salads, smoothies, and desserts. Manufacturers may add it to processed foods like snack bars and canned fruit for its natural sweetness and flavor. It can also be used as a base for baby food purees.

Health notes

Papaya is a source of vitamins A and C, as well as fiber. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated papaya and its components. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical dietary intake.

Allergen info

Papaya is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Organic Papaya

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CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Plum Baby Baby Food Pumpkin Banana Papaya Baby/Infant Foods/Beverages —kcal 1.0Protein 0.6Fat 13.7Carbs Perfect Bar, LLC Almond Butter Mini Protein Bar, Almond Butter Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 476kcal 19.1Protein 28.6Fat 42.9Carbs Edward & Sons Trading Co., Inc 100% Organic Papaya Chunks Canned Fruit 49kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 11.4Carbs Edward & Sons Trading Co., Inc 100% Organic Tropical Fruit Salad Canned Fruit 53kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 12.0Carbs International Harvest, Inc. Dried Papaya Wholesome Snacks 270kcal 2.5Protein 0Fat 62.5Carbs Tropical Blend Organic Mango, Papaya, Real Lime Flavor Gently Dried Fruit, Tropical Blend Peeled Inc Tropical Blend Organic Mango, Papaya, Real Lime Flavor Gently Dried Fruit, Tropical Blend Wholesome Snacks 300kcal 2.5Protein 2.5Fat 67.5Carbs Perfect Bar, LLC Bar, Maple Almond Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 477kcal 20Protein 27.7Fat 41.5Carbs Perfect Bar, LLC Vegan Bar, Almond Coconut Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 446kcal 12.3Protein 26.1Fat 43.1Carbs Perfect Bar, LLC Fruit & Nut Bar Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 465kcal 22.5Protein 25.4Fat 38.0Carbs Perfect Bar, LLC Bar, Cranberry Crunch Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 489kcal 20Protein 26.7Fat 42.2Carbs Perfect Bar, LLC Fruit & Nut Bar Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 465kcal 22.5Protein 25.4Fat 38.0Carbs Perfect Bar, LLC Cranberry Crunch Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 489kcal 20Protein 26.7Fat 42.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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