Which is better, fresh male papaya flowers or dried male papaya flowers?

Which is better, fresh male papaya flowers or dried male papaya flowers?

Male papaya flowers, a familiar herb in folk medicine, are known for their many health benefits. However, when using male papaya flowers, many people wonder whether to choose fresh or dried ones to achieve the best results. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, suitable for different needs and circumstances.

So, fresh male papaya flowers and dried male papaya flowers, which one really brings superior benefits? Let’s find out and compare to have a smart choice for your health.

Male papaya flowers dried by freeze dryer
Male papaya flowers dried by freeze dryer

Compare the benefits and effects of fresh and dried male papaya flowers

Fresh male papaya flower

The nutrient ratio and weight of fresh male papaya flowers are lower than dried male papaya flowers. When the flowers are fresh, they will contain many impurities, water, and papaya resin. Fresh flowers have a strong aroma and a slightly bitter taste. People often use fresh flowers to make food. When picking flowers, they are easily contaminated with tree resin, which is harmful to health, so they need to be soaked and washed before processing.

According to folk experience, male papaya flowers have the ability to reduce cough, loosen phlegm, and improve sore throat symptoms for adults and children. This is a safe and benign choice instead of using western medicine or antibiotics that can easily cause side effects.

Medicine with fresh male papaya flowers:

  • Take 20g of fresh male papaya flowers, wash them, put them in a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of honey, then put them in a pot of water, cover the pot and boil for 20 minutes. Then strain the water and use it daily. Use 5-6 times a day, 1 teaspoon each time, hold it in your mouth and swallow it little by little.
  • 20g fresh male papaya flower, 20g fresh chives, 20g fresh lemon seeds, wash and crush all, put in a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of honey, mix well and steam for 15-20 minutes. Squeeze the juice and use, use 5-6 times a day, use 1 spoon each time, hold in mouth and swallow slowly little by little.
Dried male papaya flowers are better than fresh and can be preserved longer.
Dried male papaya flowers are better than fresh and can be preserved longer.

What is the best time to drink male papaya flower soaked in honey?

Remedy to support diabetic patients with steamed male papaya flowers with rock sugar: 10-20g fresh male papaya flowers, 3 tablespoons of rock sugar or honey. Wash the flowers, add rock sugar or honey. Steam rice or double boil for 15-20 minutes until soft. Crush the mixture, divide into 2-3 doses and drink all during the day.

How to process fresh male papaya flowers into a medicinal dish

  • Vegetarian stir-fried male papaya flowers: 100g fresh male papaya flowers, 3-4 young papaya leaves, wild eggplant, shallots. Wash all ingredients, cut eggplant into bite-sized pieces, and finely chop papaya leaves. Fry shallots with cooking oil until fragrant, then quickly stir-fry everything, season to taste. Serve with rice as a vegetable dish.
  • Stir-fried male papaya flowers with garlic: 200 – 300g fresh male papaya flowers, garlic and common spices. Wash and soak the papaya flowers in diluted salt water to clean, remove and drain. Boil the flowers in boiling water to reduce the bitter taste of the flowers. Then, squeeze out the water, crush the flowers and marinate with a little seasoning and pepper for about 5 minutes to absorb. Finally, add minced garlic to the pan to saute until fragrant, then add boiled papaya flowers and stir quickly until well-balanced, then turn off the stove.

Dried male papaya flowers

Dried male papaya flowers are known to have a very high nutritional content, because the nutrients in the flowers are concentrated during the drying process. The drying process helps remove impurities, reduce bitterness and bring a pleasant sweet taste. After the flowers have been soaked or washed, drained and roasted, the toxins in the flowers are also significantly reduced. The recommended dosage when using dried flowers is from 20 to 30 grams.

Process of making dried male papaya flowers:

  • Wash flowers to remove dirt, wash flowers gently to avoid crushing.
  • Arrange the flowers evenly on the drying tray, place them in the SUNSAY freeze dryer and set the appropriate drying temperature on the control panel.
  • After drying, put the flowers in a glass jar and store in a cool place. Dried male papaya flowers can be stored for a long time without worrying about damage, convenient for later use.
Dried male papaya flowers are better than fresh flowers. After drying, the flowers still retain their color and nutrients.
Dried male papaya flowers are better than fresh flowers. After drying, the flowers still retain their color and nutrients.

Dried male papaya flowers can be used to make tea, drinks and bring many health benefits. In particular, dried flowers are often recommended for medicinal purposes or to make drinks, thanks to their long-term preservation ability and convenience in use. On the contrary, if you want to use male papaya flowers for cooking, stir-frying, fresh flowers will bring a more delicious and fresh flavor.

Use dried male papaya flowers to make tea to drink every day.

How to make dried male papaya flower tea: Every day, use about 30g of dried male papaya flower, wash it, put it in a teapot, rinse it with boiling water once, then pour about 1/2 liter of boiling water, wait for it to soak for 15 – 20 minutes, then pour it into each cup when thirsty. When the water runs out, pour another 1/2 liter of boiling water into the teapot a second time, wait for it to soak and continue drinking.

Using dried male papaya flowers is a medicine to support and treat some diseases.

  • Support cancer treatment: Male papaya flowers contain antioxidants such as beta-carotene, phenol, and gallic acid that help prevent the growth of cancer cells in the patient’s body.
  • Improve digestive diseases: The high content of vitamin C and E in male papaya flowers can promote metabolism in the body and neutralize excess acid in the stomach. People with gastritis, colitis, and constipation should drink male papaya flower tea every day.
  • Prevent heart attack and stroke: The beta-carotene content in the flower has the effect of enriching blood, circulating blood, helping to regulate the cardiovascular system and keep the heart healthy. From there, patients will control blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
  • Support in the treatment of diabetes: This flower contains active ingredients that help improve insulin levels in the body. From there, blood sugar levels are controlled and improved, preventing dangerous complications of this disease from developing further.

So what do you need if it’s the rainy season or you want to mass produce dried male papaya flowers for the market?

SUNSAY freeze dryer – Fast, convenient drying device, ensuring hygiene because it is dried in a closed drying chamber, no need to worry about weather problems.

Food heat pump dryer is a product made from 100% high-quality 304 stainless steel, does not rust during use and ensures food hygiene and safety during processing.

High quality SUNSAY convection freeze dryer, evenly dries products
High quality SUNSAY convection freeze dryer, evenly dries products

The product is equipped with 100% new components, including a refrigeration compressor imported from Europe, allowing products to be dried quickly and effectively.

For temperature-sensitive products that easily change properties when dried at high temperatures, using the SUNSAY freeze-drying principle is a suitable solution. SUNSAY freeze-dryers are often used in many fields: drying medicinal herbs, medicinal herbs, pills, functional foods, cordyceps, lingzhi mushrooms, bird’s nests, drying vegetables, fruits, starch.

Advantages of SUNSAY freeze dryer

  • Preserving product quality: Because the product is dried at low temperature, it does not affect the color, does not change the properties, and retains color and flavor much better than hot drying.
  • Preserve product flavor: For some products with scent or essence, the loss rate is reduced due to the completely sealed system.
The mesh drying tray is made of 304 stainless steel to ensure hygiene.
The mesh drying tray is made of 304 stainless steel to ensure hygiene.
  • Ensure the highest hygiene: The freeze-drying system is completely closed, does not discharge air to the outside, does not draw in outside air. Ensure hygiene.
  • Shorten drying time: The air is dried out so the drying process is faster, usually from 6 to 9 hours. For products that do not want to dry quickly due to the drying process, the drying time may be extended.

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With more than 15 years of research and innovation, SUNSAY’s team of talented engineers has crafted a perfect solution for enhancing the value and preserving Vietnamese agricultural products. SUNSAY not only helps drying become faster and more efficient, but also opens up new opportunities for the sustainable development of the agricultural industry.

With competitive prices and outstanding quality, SUNSAY has affirmed its position as the ideal partner for those who love to improve the quality of agricultural products. SUNSAY’s freeze dryer not only preserves the flavor and nutrition, but also preserves the freshness and appeal of the fruit. Not only that, SUNSAY also demonstrates perfection through the design of the fruit drying factory to meet the growing needs of customers.

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