Papaya in syrup is an outstanding addition to salads of all kinds, ice-cream and other desserts. Fruits of the papaya contain much sugar, of vitamin C and carotenes as well as mineral compounds of such elements like zinc, potassium, magnesium and iron. It is fruit "alkaline", therefore eating him is supporting deacidificationing of the organism.
The papaya comes from Mexico and since time immemorial it is being planted in Middle America. At present she is being bred in many tropical countries.