Papchup papaya ketchup. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Tomatoes have always been synonymous with ketchup, but the start-up Agri-Biotech based in Bengalur came up with a new ketchup based on papaya as an alternative.
Thomas Biotech & Cytobacts Center for Biosciences (OPC) pvt. The LTD, which has worked extensively with Papaya farmers over the years, has developed a “papchup” to help farmers to get better prices for their crop for which production and storage equipment is limited.
“Currently, papaya-based processed Products are rare in the market, and it is bridy consumed as cut. The papaya Ketchup, Besides providing and New Option to the consumers, Would Help the Farming Community Significantly. and marketing options are Limited, WHICH CAUSES DISTRESS Among Papaya Farmers and Sellers.
He adds: “Papaya has many health benefits because it is a rich source of protective elements, including Lycopene, carotenoids, flavonoids, vitamin A and C and potassium and magnesium minerals.
Unlike many available tomato ketchups in markets, which have around 12 – 18% tomato paste, papchUP has 50% papaya pulp. While overripe papayas are usually not preferred for consumption, they are a good choice for ketchup due to their soft structure. PapchUP also has other natural ingredients such as onion, ginger, garlic, green and red chili peppers, guar powder and spices.
“Relatively low in calories and added sugars and rich in antioxidant vitamin C and carotenoid pigments form a healthier possibility than tomato ketchup. Papaya Color is complemented by a product for all ages and families,” Mr. Thomas, “he told him.
Ketchup can be a complementary bowl for bread, fries, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, rolls, noodles, chapati and a number of fried snacks, according to developers. It is a price of 150 GBP for a 200 gram bottle and is available throughout India on the Amazon electronic trading platform.
Start-up also developed several other papaya-based products such as “papaya honey jam” and “papaya lemon delight” fruit concentrate, which is currently sold under the PAP’Z brand. Papchup is also the same brand.
Published – May 17 2025 9:31 is
