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    Papaya Seed Pepper

    Published: Mar 5, 2015 · Modified: Jul 1, 2017 by Gloria - The Greedy Vegan · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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    A while ago I discovered papaya seed oil in a health store. Although I didn't buy it instantly I went home and looked it up. Why should I use it and what for? Although it was 100% pure the bottle in the store stated it was for haircare only.

    I wondered if it was edible and as I read on and discovered more and more health benefits I stumbled across something I have never heard before. Eating papaya seeds. I adore papayas and always made it a habit to scoop out the seeds and throw them in the compost. Not a single time was I questioning if I could eat them or not.

    In fact papaya seeds seemed to be a lot more than just a fancy new addition to my spice collection. I discovered that they are used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine to detoxify and strengthen the liver. They are also a great way to rid the body of parasites. 

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    It is fairly easy to turn papaya seeds into a pepper replacement. Simply slice a fresh papaya in half, scoop out the seeds and place them onto a kitchen towel. Fold the towel together and rub the seeds inside the cloth until they are clean.

    If you have a dehydrator, set it on the lowest setting and dry them over night. If you don't have a dehydrator you can use a fan-assisted oven. Spread the seeds on a baking tray, lined with a baking parchment. Set it on lowest temperature setting and dry the seeds until they break apart when crushed.

    Once dry you can fill them into a spice mill and use it like pepper. Dried papaya seeds taste a little bit like watercress and add a rich flavour to dressings.

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    1. Tammy

      March 11, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      interesting. Thanks for sharing this unusual tip. cheers!

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    2. Detox Girl

      May 18, 2015 at 11:37 am

      thanks for taking the time to share this with us 🙂

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    3. nadya

      April 30, 2017 at 12:04 am

      this is so unnecessary. thank you.

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      • Anonymous

        July 15, 2018 at 7:36 pm

        Don't read it then.

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      • Anonymous

        May 08, 2019 at 4:26 am

        Your comment is unecessary 🤦🏻‍♀️

        Reply
      • Joseph

        July 29, 2019 at 9:40 pm

        What if you don’t have any pepper, but have a bunch of papayas laying around? If you need pepper for a recipe, you can use this instead. What if you are challenged to make a dish without spices? This could be a substitute for pepper. The list goes on.

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        • Antoinette

          December 17, 2019 at 5:22 pm

          I use it for pepper regularly I have my own papaya tree and dry and grind all the seeds

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      • Ash

        August 12, 2019 at 4:50 am

        I think that was horribly rude, also I found it insanely necessary and very helpful as we just found out my mother has a severe black pepper allergy and this is an amazing substitute… so thank you author for sharing and sorry about rude people.

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      • Anonymous

        March 05, 2021 at 12:52 am

        The best chefs use this in their recipes!

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    4. Lee

      July 04, 2018 at 3:26 am

      Thanks! Looking for new food ideas and love the idea! II’m starting to follow the Blood Type diet where for “B” papayas are beneficial and pepper is not allowed!

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    5. Obarugbi

      July 30, 2018 at 3:10 pm

      THANKS FOR THE POST

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      • Gloria

        August 07, 2018 at 11:13 am

        You are welcome! - Love, G.

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    6. Jeannette

      October 04, 2018 at 6:23 am

      I think it, s a great idea and have ways k own about the pPaya seeds health benefits, especiay kling parasites, like tapeworm which is the hardest to get rid of. If you have ani.als I sugest youhave some in your diet. Also thdy help you to lose weight. Am dehidrating a new batch now. 🙂

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    7. Kay

      March 23, 2019 at 3:57 pm

      I’ve just come back from Texas where I had papaya for the first time! I’m in love! So happy the seeds can be repurposed and this idea is wonderful. Thank you!

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      • Gloria

        March 25, 2019 at 12:52 pm

        Hello Kay. So glad you got to experience the flavour of papaya. It's so very deliciously sweet and refreshing at the same time when it's ice cold. I adore it. - Love, G.

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