🌱 Popular Indian Papaya Varieties
1️ Red Lady Papaya (Most Exported)
✅ Color: Bright orange-red flesh
✅ Taste:
Sweet, with a soft texture
✅ Size:
Medium to large, pear-shaped
✅ Export
Markets: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Europe, USA
✅ Best
Use: Fresh consumption, juices, salads, and smoothies
2️ Pusa Dwarf Papaya (Hybrid Variety)
✅ Color: Orange-yellow flesh
✅ Taste:
Sweet, aromatic, and juicy
✅ Size:
Small to medium, round to oval
✅ Export
Markets: Middle East, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
✅ Best
Use: Fresh eating, desserts, and fruit salads
3️ Solo Papaya
✅ Color: Golden yellow flesh with orange
pulp
✅ Taste:
Extremely sweet with minimal seeds
✅ Size:
Small to medium, oval-shaped
✅ Export
Markets: USA, Canada, Southeast Asia
✅ Best
Use: Smoothies, desserts, and fruit bowls
4️ Kesar
Papaya
✅ Color: Yellow-orange flesh
✅ Taste:
Sweet and aromatic with a smooth texture
✅ Size:
Medium to large
✅ Export
Markets: UAE, Singapore, UK
✅ Best
Use: Fresh consumption, juice, and tropical salads
5️ Tainung Papaya
✅ Color: Orange to yellow flesh
✅ Taste:
Mildly sweet and refreshing
✅ Size:
Large, oblong shape
✅ Export
Markets: Middle East, Africa
✅ Best
Use: Fresh eating, fruit juices, and smoothies
💪 Health Benefits of Fresh Papaya
🍊 Rich in Vitamin C – Boosts immunity
and enhances skin health 🛡️
💓 Supports
Heart Health – Rich in antioxidants and fiber for heart protection ❤️
🍃 Aids
Digestion – Contains papain enzyme, promoting digestion 🌿
⚖️ Supports
Weight Loss – Low in calories, high in fiber 🏋️
🧠 Improves
Brain Function – High in Vitamin A and folate for cognitive health 🧠
🦴 Promotes
Bone Health – Contains calcium, magnesium, and Vitamin K 🦴
🧊 Storage & Handling Tips
✅ Room Temperature: Whole papayas ripen
in 4-7 days
✅ Refrigeration:
5-8°C for 1-2 weeks for storing ripe papayas
✅ Humidity
Level: Maintain 85-90% to preserve freshness and avoid dehydration
✅ Pre-ripening:
To ripen, store at room temperature, and then refrigerate once ripe
✅ Handling:
Avoid bruising and scratching as it reduces quality
📦 Packing for Exports
1️ Standard
Packing
📦 Carton Boxes: 5kg, 10kg, or 15kg packs
for bulk exports
📦 Clamshell
& Tray Packaging: 250g, 500g, 1kg for retail exports
📦 Punnets
& Mesh Bags: For smaller quantities and retail markets
2️ Protective Measures for Export
🚚 Pre-cooling at 5-8°C before shipment
📦 Foam
Netting & Padding to prevent bruising
🌡️ Cold
Chain Logistics (5-8°C) during transport
