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Green Papaya

青パパイヤ (Aopapaiya)

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Why source from Japan

Sourced from Okinawa Prefecture (primary) and Kagoshima with year-round Japanese supply, consistent quality, and traceability to the prefecture of origin.

Key spec

Carica papaya L. source; INCI Carica Papaya Fruit Extract; MOQ from 1–50 kg (powder); 100 g – 10 kg (fermented extract).

Typical end-product

Granule sachet supplement — Daily-format antioxidant and wellness supplement, often pitched at mature consumers.

At a glance

Suppliers listed
4 suppliers
Typical MOQ
1–50 kg (powder); 100 g – 10 kg (fermented extract)
Regions of origin
Okinawa Prefecture (primary), Kagoshima
Category
Okinawan longevity ingredients
Japan regulatory status
Food ingredient; raw papain is pharmaceutical-designated; fermented forms are food-grade
INCI name
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Japanese name
青パパイヤ
Romaji
Aopapaiya

About this ingredient

Unripe papaya harvested before ripening, rich in papain, chymopapain, and carpain enzymes. Japanese fermentation techniques enable safe supplement use (raw papain is pharmaceutical-designated).

Regulatory status

JapanFood ingredient; raw papain is pharmaceutical-designated; fermented forms are food-grade
EUNovel food assessment may apply for concentrated fermented extracts
United StatesGRAS for fermented derivatives; papain for supplements under DSHEA

FAQ for OEM buyers

Q. Where is green papaya grown in Japan?

Domestic green papaya production is concentrated in Okinawa Prefecture, with additional cultivation in Kagoshima. Okinawa's subtropical climate supports year-round vegetable use of unripe papaya in traditional cuisine and as supply for fermentation feedstock.

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Q. What MOQs are typical for fermented green papaya material?

Powdered material is typically supplied at 1 to 50 kg, while concentrated fermented extract is supplied at 100 g to 10 kg. Larger volumes are available via OEM partnership.

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Q. Are different suppliers' fermented green papaya preparations interchangeable?

No. Different fermentation substrates, microbial cultures, fermentation duration, and downstream processing produce materials with meaningfully different composition and standardisation. Formulators should evaluate each supplier's technical specification individually.

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Q. Can concentrated fermented papaya be sold in the EU?

Concentrated fermented papaya extracts may fall within the scope of the EU Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. Suppliers should confirm the regulatory status of their specific preparation prior to placing it on the EU market.

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Use cases

  • Granule sachet supplement

    Positioning
    Daily-format antioxidant and wellness supplement, often pitched at mature consumers

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  • Capsule / tablet supplement

    Positioning
    Standardised fermented papaya as a single-ingredient or multi-ingredient antioxidant blend

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  • Functional beverage / beauty drink

    Positioning
    Fermented-papaya antioxidant and digestive-comfort drink

    Sources

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Last updated: 2026-04-24

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