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Papaya Seed Pepper

March 5, 2015 By Gloria 15 Comments

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Please note that this post contains affiliate links of products that I love and use. This rewards me with a small commission if you choose to buy through the links and none of this will cost you anything – but it does help me pay the bills and deliver you quality content. – Love, Gloria.

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 says

    March 11, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    interesting. Thanks for sharing this unusual tip. cheers!

    Reply
  2. Detox Girl says

    May 18, 2015 at 11:37 am

    thanks for taking the time to share this with us 🙂

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  3. nadya says

    April 30, 2017 at 12:04 am

    this is so unnecessary. thank you.

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    • Anonymous says

      July 15, 2018 at 7:36 pm

      Don’t read it then.

      Reply
    • Anonymous says

      May 8, 2019 at 4:26 am

      Your comment is unecessary 🤦🏻‍♀️

      Reply
    • Joseph says

      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 says

        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 says

      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 says

      March 5, 2021 at 12:52 am

      The best chefs use this in their recipes!

      Reply
  4. Lee says

    July 4, 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 says

    July 30, 2018 at 3:10 pm

    THANKS FOR THE POST

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    • Gloria says

      August 7, 2018 at 11:13 am

      You are welcome! – Love, G.

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  6. Jeannette says

    October 4, 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 says

    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 says

      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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