Yucatan Scientists Create Two New Types of Papaya to Prevent Disease Miriam Taylor - NewsLodi
go to original June 15, 2016

Health Benefits of Papaya (Epainassist)

The Center for Scientific Research of Yucatan (CICY) developed two new types of papaya Maradol, known as Kanput and Chakput, which have nutrients that prevent disease such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

In an interview with the News Agency of the National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT), researcher Jorge Santamaría Fernández explained that the papayas were developed by a micropropagation protocol.

He said that they are interesting varieties in the sense that they are similar to the Maradol but a very small in size. They have a yellow and a red variety with different contents of lycopene and beta-carotene that make it interesting in terms of nutritional and commercial value for the export market.

Since papaya is eaten fresh frequently, these two new products have the advantage of being not only nutritional but also nutraceutical; with a steady intake can prevent disease.

Fernández said the idea is to try to produce varieties with higher content of antioxidants and vitamins so that it can contribute to long term disease prevention program.

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