Papaya can make one's mouth water because it is soft, sticky, and carries a rich papaya aroma. It is also packed with abundant nutrients, offering many benefits to our bodies. Additionally, for those with poor intestinal function, papaya can aid in digestion. Eating too much papaya is not likely to cause internal heat, so it won't lead to acne on the chin.
Papaya not only has mouth-watering flesh but also boasts rich nutritional value. Moreover, for people with gastrointestinal issues, papaya can assist in digestion.
The protein in the meat we consume must be broken down into amino acids to be absorbed by the body. The breakdown of protein mainly relies on pepsin secreted by the stomach and trypsin secreted by the pancreas. If the secretion of these enzymes decreases or becomes abnormal, the digestion and absorption of meat protein can be problematic, leading to indigestion.
The milky juice in papaya contains a protein-digesting enzyme called "papain." Like pepsin and trypsin, papain can break down proteins, thus helping us digest meat proteins.
Before pan-frying steak, we often use "meat tenderizer" or "tenderizer powder," which contains papain. Its role is to break down the connective tissues and proteins in meat, making it more tender and delicious. Based on this principle, stewing meat with papaya also results in tenderer and more flavorful meat.
In addition to aiding digestion, papain can also decompose and remove the aging keratin layer on the skin's surface.
