Called the 'fruit of the angels' by Christopher Columbus, Papaya is native to Central America and have long been revered by the American Indian populations in that area. Upon conquest, the Spaniards and Portugese brought these deliciously sweet jewels with them to many other subtropical lands to which they journeyed, including India, the Phillipines and parts of Afirca.Papaya is a nutritional powerhouse, containing the anti-oxidant vitamins C and E, and well as high folate and potassium content. Papayas are high in fiber, magnesium, and the carotenes.Dynamic Health Laboratories All Natural Hawaiian Papaya Puree is a delicious, convenient, healthy way to ensure that you get your daily requirement of essential vitamins and minerals, fiber and enzymes.