Papaya: A tropical superfruit packed with health benefits

By Priyanka Deshpande CNBC-TV18.com Published April 25, 2024

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[{"selector":"#anim-b618cb94-0ab2-40a2-98cf-b752b1f60643 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-15.306110551159149%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Papaya contains beta-carotene, which may inhibit cancer development.

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