Dried Papaya Cubes | Sweetened

When you’re shopping for dried papaya with food allergies in mind, knowing who handled your food matters as much as knowing what’s in it. Gerbs Dried Papaya Cubes are made in our family-owned, dedicated allergen-free facility in Johnston, Rhode Island. Our facility has never handled gluten, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, dairy, eggs, sesame, or any of the 14 major allergens. No co-packers. No shared equipment. Every bag is packed by our own trained staff on equipment dedicated exclusively to non-GMO, vegan, and kosher production. That is the Gerbs Guarantee.

Papaya cubes are diced from fresh papaya (Carica papaya) before the drying process, resulting in a uniform, bite-sized piece that is easier to portion and distribute evenly in recipes than slices. Like our papaya slices, these cubes are sweetened with cane sugar, giving them that bright, tropical sweetness that makes papaya such a popular ingredient in fruit mixes, granola, and trail mixes. Papaya’s natural papain enzyme, vitamin C, and vitamin A precursors concentrate in the dried form alongside the added sugar.

The cube format is particularly useful for recipe development, granola production, and any application where even sizing and distribution matter.

Dried papaya cubes are fresh papaya (Carica papaya) that has been diced into small, uniform pieces before drying, resulting in a bite-sized format ideal for recipe use and portion control. Papaya is a large tropical fruit native to Central America that is now grown extensively across tropical Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. The cube format makes it easier to incorporate evenly into granola, trail mixes, oatmeal, and baked goods where consistent piece sizing matters. Like our papaya slices, the cubes contain added cane sugar for a bright, tropical sweetness. Papaya’s papain enzyme, vitamin C, and provitamin A content are concentrated in the dried form alongside the added sugar, a nutrient-dense ingredient choice for sweet applications.

Papain

Papaya is the primary commercial source of the proteolytic enzyme papain. While drying reduces some enzymatic activity, dried papaya cubes retain trace amounts of this digestive enzyme alongside the full nutritional profile of the fruit.

Vitamin C

Papaya is one of the richer tropical fruit sources of vitamin C, approximately 61.8 mg per 100g fresh (USDA FoodData Central). Dried papaya cubes retain meaningful vitamin C, supporting immune function and antioxidant defense.

Provitamin A

Beta-carotene content in papaya (approximately 274 µg per 100g fresh) concentrates in the dried cube form, providing a dietary source of provitamin A for vision, immune regulation, and skin health.

Potassium

Papaya cubes deliver potassium (approximately 182 mg per 100g fresh weight equivalent), an electrolyte essential for fluid balance, normal heart function, and blood pressure regulation.

Versatile Recipe Ingredient

The uniform cube format makes portion control and even distribution in recipes straightforward, a practical benefit for food service, granola production, and baking applications where consistent piece size improves final product quality. As with all foods, individual results may vary. Gerbs makes no medical claims.

Serving Size: 1 oz (28g) | Calories: 71 | Total Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 4mg | Total Carbohydrate: 18g | Dietary Fiber: 1.4g | Total Sugars: 14g (includes added sugar) | Protein: 0.5g | Potassium: 100mg | Vitamin C: 9mg (10% DV) | Vitamin A: 160 IU (5% DV)

Values are approximate and based on USDA FoodData Central data for sweetened dried papaya. Actual values may vary by batch.

Dried papaya cubes share the mild, tropical sweetness and soft chewy texture of sweetened papaya slices, in a uniform bite-sized format. The added cane sugar produces a bright, candy-like sweetness that makes these cubes popular as a trail mix component and granola ingredient. Their small, consistent size distributes evenly through recipes and provides reliable sweetness in every portion.

Papaya, Cane Sugar.

Granola

Dried papaya cubes are a standout granola ingredient, their uniform size distributes evenly through granola clusters, delivering consistent tropical sweetness in every serving. The soft chew of the papaya cube contrasts pleasantly with the crunch of oats and seeds. Add after baking to preserve the chewy texture.

Trail Mix

Combine dried papaya cubes with mango cubes, pineapple pieces, and banana chips for a fully tropical trail mix that is allergen-free throughout. The uniform cube format means every handful contains a predictable number of pieces, making trail mix portioning and reselling more consistent for food service use.

Tropical Snack Bowl

Mix papaya cubes, mango cubes, pineapple pieces, and dried goji berries for a custom tropical snack bowl assembled entirely from Gerbs single-ingredient products, fully allergen-free, fully traceable, and entirely assembled to personal taste preference.

Baking

Fold into muffin batter, tropical quick breads, and oat-based energy bars. The small cube format integrates naturally without the need for additional chopping, and distributes more evenly than larger irregular fruit pieces. Pair with pineapple and coconut flavors for a tropical baked good.

Yogurt and Oatmeal

Stir into plain yogurt or hot oatmeal as a sweetener-inclusive fruit addition. The papaya cubes provide gentle tropical sweetness and soft texture that integrates naturally into dairy and grain bases without requiring other sweeteners alongside them.

Store Gerbs Sweetened Dried Papaya Cubes in a cool, dry place in an airtight container. Unopened, they keep for up to 12 months. After opening, consume within 3 months for best flavor and texture. The small cube format should be kept in a tightly sealed container between uses. Refrigeration after opening is optional but beneficial in warm or humid storage environments.