Organic
Meridol Papaya
"The taste of sunshine in every bite."
Sweet and refreshing tropical fruit known for its vibrant orange color and soft, juicy flesh.
Also known as
Pawpaw, Papaw, Tree Melon, Melon Tree
Botanical name
Carica papaya
Product Details
PLU Code
93112
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Papaya/Pawpaw › All Sizes
Origin
Native to Central and South America, now widely cultivated in tropical regions around the world.
Temperature
7 to 13°C (45 to 55°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Meridol Papaya
Meridol Papaya is a popular variety of papaya, widely cultivated for its high yield and resistance to diseases.
Nutrition Information
Meridol Papaya is a nutrient-rich fruit. It is low in calories and rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here are some key nutrition facts for Meridol Papaya per 100 grams:
Energy 32-40 kcal
Protein 0.6-0.8 grams
Fat 0.1-0.2 grams
Carbohydrates 7.3-8.5 grams
Dietary Fiber 1.7-2.5 grams
Vitamin A 250-400 micrograms
Vitamin C 60-80 milligrams
Potassium 265-300 milligrams
Copper 0.04-0.06 milligrams
Manganese 0.04-0.05 milligrams
Folate 38-60 micrograms
Please note that the exact nutritional values may vary based on the ripeness, growing conditions, and other factors of the Meridol Papaya.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for papaya, general (not fully ripe fruit). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
7 to 13°C (45 to 55°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Ventilated boxes or crates, with padding to prevent bruising
Storage Notes: At the cool end of the range storage is limited by chilling injury (skin scald, hard lumps in the pulp, water-soaked flesh) and at the warm end fruit ripen slowly; chilling susceptibility falls as fruit ripen. Produces significant ethylene: store apart from ethylene-sensitive produce. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 447-452.
Applies to: papaya, general (not fully ripe fruit).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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