Effect of Different Drying Methods on the Nutritional Quality of Carica Papaya Leaf during Shelf Life

Abstract

Papaya leaves are botanically classified as Carica papaya, they are actually beneficial for health. Papaya leaves have several vitamins and minerals in significant amounts, it is low in calories. The leaves have been researched for its medicinal uses. The leaves also contain active components such as papain, chymopapain, ascorbic acid, flavonoids, cyanogenic glucosides that increase the total antioxidant power in blood and reduce lipid peroxidation level. Papaya leaves also contain vitamins and minerals (calcium, potassium, iron). The study was aimed to achieve 2 objectives, the suitable drying method without affecting the nutritional quality of the product and nutrient content in the dried product.