Carica papaya, a member of the Carica genus in the Caricaceae family, is a small tree with spiraled leaves, reaching 5-10 meters in height. It features dioecious flowers, with males having fused stamens and females with a superior ovary. The ripe fruit is a large, soft berry with amber-orange skin and black seeds inside. Papaya is rich in carotenoids, polyphenols, and benzyl compounds. Lutein and beta-carotene are in the yellow skin, while lycopene is found in the red flesh.