Mu Gua

Dried Papaya is also known as Chinese Quince Fruit or Mu Gua. It has a slightly sour taste, unlike the sweeter fresh papaya. The dried papaya is a great source of fibre and has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. It can be eaten raw, ripe and dried. The fruit is sweeter when ripe but slightly sourer when dried but makes a great chewy snack. You can also make facemasks with the fruit as it may help moisturise your skin, making it feel healthy.

Dried papaya also works well in baked food like bread, cookies or muffins.

BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

- May help with high cholesterol and poor digestion 

- Can assist with clearing bowels 

- May be used to moisturise the skin 

- Can help provide energy to the body if feeling lethargic 

- Rich in calories, may assist with weight gain 

- Great source of fibre, may assist to keep cholesterol under control 

- Can help enhance blood circulation 

- Contains several vitamins, such as A & B-complex which may improve vision 

- Full of calcium, potassium, iron and manganese