Vietnamese Papaya Pieces are a fragrant, delicious, 100% natural snack with no added sugar, coloring or preservatives. Made from the juiciest papaya, these chunks retain their high nutritional content thanks to a gentle drying process. A bag of dried papaya is so convenient to take with you to work / school or on trips. In addition, dried papaya is a great addition to porridge, as an ingredient in baking, or simply a healthy sweetener for tea, coffee, or any other drink.
Papaya is not only very tasty and nutritious, but also healthy. The composition of dried papaya is similar to fresh tropical fruit.
• Fiber in the composition of the product allows you to get about 10% of the standard daily intake of dietary fiber, if you eat about 50 g of dried fruits per meal. Dietary fiber not only has a positive effect on intestinal motility, but also improves blood composition, lowers cholesterol and glucose levels.
• The dried fruit contains vitamin A, it is important primarily for vision, as it is responsible for the production of a special retinal pigment. In addition, vitamin A produces red blood cells, which are necessary for the good functioning of the body's immune system.
• Dried papaya retains a high amount of carotenoids - as in any red, orange or yellow fruit. Beta-cryptoxanthin, a substance that strengthens vision and prevents the occurrence of cataracts, is especially abundant in dried fruit. Also, the carotenoids in papaya serve as a good prevention of cardiovascular diseases and are very useful in predisposition to cardiac diseases.
• Dried fruit is a rich source of carbohydrates. Just 1 standard serving of dried fruit contains about 15 g of this substance, and thus, the product becomes an excellent addition to a balanced daily diet.