Can papaya peel be eaten?

1. Can I eat it?

Papaya peel is edible. It has strong insect resistance, so usually no pesticides are needed, so there is no need to worry about drug toxicity. However, its taste is not very good and the fibers are coarse, so it is not very delicious and is rarely eaten directly. But if you use papaya to make soup, be sure to keep the skin on to ensure that the vitamins in it are not destroyed. If you buy it in a supermarket, the peel is often waxed and cannot be eaten.

2. Efficacy

1. Beauty: Although papaya peel tastes ordinary, it has magical effects on beauty. It can promote skin metabolism, dissolve sebum accumulated in the pores, and remove aging cuticles to make the skin brighter. In addition, it can also be made into a facial mask. Applying it on the face can not only lock in moisture but also replenish nutrients. Of course, you can also apply it on your hands.

2. Treat athlete's foot: Another function of papaya peel is to treat athlete's foot. It is very effective in removing foot odor and peeling. Of course, it won’t work just by eating it, you need to soak your feet in it.

3. How to eat papaya

1. Fresh consumption: After peeling and removing the seeds of the papaya, you can eat it directly. But if it is not fully cooked, it will taste a little bit astringent, which will affect the taste.

2. Dessert: Papaya can be made into dessert. The method is to peel and seed it first, then cut it into pieces, and then stew the cut pieces with white fungus, red dates, and rock sugar for consumption.

3. Make porridge: Papaya porridge is also a good choice. Prepare spare ribs, rice and fragrant rice. Blanch the spare ribs in hot water, put them in a pot and bring to a boil, then turn to low heat. Add rice and fragrant rice. Add papaya when they are almost cooked and turn off the heat after 10 minutes.