The processing of pulp for Red Papaya remains the same. Fully ripened Papaya fruits are washed, peeled, blanched and deseeded. The extracted pulp is centrifuged, homogenize, thermally processed and packed in aseptic bags. Single strength Pulp & Double strength concentrate both are produced out of Red Papaya fruit.

Red papaya pulp can be used in the making of nectars fruit juices, jams, jellies, ice-creams, yoghurt, baby food, bakery products and confectionery.

Parameter Group Range Value
PACKING INFORMATION
Primary Packing: LDPE -
Secondary Packing: Corrugated box -
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL
Refractometric Brix @ 20 Deg Cel Min 9 Brix
Acidity As % Anhyd. Citric Acid 0.45-0.60%
pH As Natural 3.75-4.0
Consistency – Bostwick 8-12 cms/30 secs
Brix – Acid Ratio 50-66
Black Specks / 10 gm < 3
Brown Specks / 10 gm < 5
Specific Gravity 1.032
ORGANOLEPTIC
Colour Red, Orangish Yellow, Yellow
Flavour & Aroma Typical Desert Quality Papaya
Taste Characteristics of Typical Ripe Red Papaya
Appearance Homogenous No Foreign Matter
MICROBIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS
Total Plate Count cfu/gm < 10
Yeast & Mould count cfu/gm < 10
Coliform Count cfu / gm Absent
Pathogens cfu / gm Absent