Assessment of Biochemical Components, Mid-Infrared Fingerprints and X-Ray Diffraction Patterns of Ripe and Raw Papaya Fruit Parts

The comparative investigations between ripe and raw papaya fruit pulp, peel and seeds extracts were done including qualitative analysis of bioactive components, morphological analysis and element profile.Alkaloids, polyphenols, tannins and flavonoids were examined in all the papaya samples.Mid-infrared spectroscopy revealed a wide range of functional groups linked with phytocompounds belonging to diverse types of organic chemicals, including alkaloids, polyphenols, amino acids, sulphur, and nitrogen compounds.X-ray diffraction patterns of both ripe and raw pulp extracts showed their amorphous nature.Peel extract of ripe papaya and seed extracts of both ripe and raw papaya showed crystalline nature.Further, the microscopic analysis at 1000X magnification showed reduced tissue integrity in ripe papaya tissues.Additionally, the higher percentage of sodium, phosphorus and potassium were observed in raw papaya pulp.On the contrary, magnesium and sulphur were found in higher concentrations in ripe papaya pulp.