Ingredient

Yellow Papaya

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Yellow papaya is used as a flavoring and coloring agent in foods. Its natural …

What is Yellow Papaya?

Yellow papaya is a variety of the papaya fruit, known for its sweet flavor and vibrant yellow flesh. It grows on the Carica papaya tree, native to tropical regions of the Americas. The fruit is typically eaten fresh, but can also be processed for use in various food products.

Is Yellow Papaya vegan?

Yellow Papaya is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Yellow Papaya gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Yellow Papaya a major allergen?

Papaya is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.

What is Yellow Papaya used for?

Yellow papaya is used as a flavoring and coloring agent in foods.

Is Yellow Papaya safe?

Yellow papaya is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient.

Why it's used

Yellow papaya is used as a flavoring and coloring agent in foods. Its natural sweetness and tropical taste make it a popular addition to fruit salads, juices, yogurts, and desserts. It can also be used as a thickening agent in jams and jellies.

Health notes

Yellow papaya is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It is a good source of vitamins A and C, and dietary fiber. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated papaya and its components, generally finding them safe for consumption. No specific regulatory limits have been set for typical dietary intake.

Allergen info

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

Foods that contain Yellow Papaya

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Lightly Sweetened Tropical Fruit Pineapple, Red & Yellow Papaya In Coconut Water, Lightly Sweetened Coconut Water Safeway, Inc. Lightly Sweetened Tropical Fruit Pineapple, Red & Yellow Papaya In Coconut Water, Lightly Sweetened Coconut Water Canned Fruit High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 62kcal 0Protein 0Fat 16.8Carbs Tropical Fruit In Fruit Juice, Fruit Juice Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Tropical Fruit In Fruit Juice, Fruit Juice Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 53kcal 0Protein 0Fat 13.3Carbs Tropical Fruit Salad In Light Syrup And Passion Fruit Juice, Tropical In Light Syrup And Passion Fruit Juice Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Tropical Fruit Salad In Light Syrup And Passion Fruit Juice, Tropical In Light Syrup And Passion Fruit Juice Canned Fruit High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 64kcal 0Protein 0Fat 16.4Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Tropical Fruit Pineapple, Red Papaya And Yellow Papaya In Lightly Sweetened Coconut Water, Tropical Fruit Canned Fruit 62kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.0Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Tropical Fruit Salad In Light Syrup & Passion Fruit Juice, Tropical Canned Fruit High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 57kcal 0Protein 0Fat 14.8Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Shurfine, Tropical Fruit Salad Canned Fruit 74kcal 0Protein 0Fat 18.0Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Tropical Fruit Salad In Light Syrup & Passion Fruit Juice, Tropical Fruit Salad Canned Fruit High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 71kcal 0Protein 0Fat 17.1Carbs American Roland Food LLC Tropical Fruit Salad Canned Fruit 64kcal 0Protein 0Fat 16.4Carbs Wakefern Food Corporation Shoprite, Fruit Singles In Light Syrup, Tropical Fruit, Tropical Fruit Canned Fruit 62kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.9Carbs CKK Paradiso, Inc. Tropical Fruit Salad In Light Syrup Canned Fruit 64kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.7Carbs Port Royal Sales, Ltd. Tropical Fruit Salad In Light Syrup Canned Fruit 64kcal 0Protein 0Fat 16Carbs Pacific Coast Producers Tropical Fruit In Lightly Sweetened Coconut Water Canned Fruit 62kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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