Ask A Nutrition Professional: Is Dried Papaya As Good As Regular Papaya?

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Expert opinion from Cassia D Muller

Bechelor in Nutrition · 2 years of experience · Brazil

As all the water from the papaya is removed in the drying process, the papaya becomes more concentrated, which makes it more caloric, so it is necessary to be careful with the amount. Other than that, most of the vitamins and minerals remain.

Expert opinion from Madison Deakin

Bachelor’s degree, Nutrition and Food science · 3 years of experience · Australia

Dried papaya contains many vitamins and minerals but dried fruit typically contains more sugar and other additives that may influence it ability to improve health. Generally, fresh is best but dried papaya can be a part of a balanced diet.

Expert opinion from Mariana Brkic

Bachelor in Nutrition · 10 years of experience · Argentina

Both versions of papaya are good to incorporate. However, dried fruit provide more calories, sugar content per gram and have a higher glycemic index.

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