Dried Papaya Slices | Sweetened

Dried papaya is a sweet, tropical snack, but most versions on the shelf are treated with sulfur dioxide and packed on shared equipment. Gerbs Dried Papaya Slices are different: unsulfured, sweetened only with cane sugar, and guaranteed free of the 14 major allergens. This 11 lb bulk size brings the same papaya we offer at retail to a format built for high-volume snacking, foodservice, and wholesale, all produced on dedicated equipment that has never touched peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, or soy.

The ingredient list is short: dried papaya and pure cane sugar, with no sulfur dioxide and no potassium sorbate. The result is a chewy, naturally sweet tropical fruit with the mellow, mild flavor papaya is known for, a little less tart than dried mango. Gerbs dries and packages its fruit in small batches in our family owned and operated facility in Johnston, Rhode Island, with no co-packers and no shared lines. Snack on it straight, chop it into trail mixes and baking, or portion it for grab-and-go, all backed by the Gerbs Guarantee.

Dried papaya is fresh papaya, a sweet orange tropical fruit, with most of its water removed so it becomes chewy and shelf-stable. Gerbs Dried Papaya Slices are sweetened with pure cane sugar and left unsulfured, meaning no sulfur dioxide is used to preserve the color. Without that treatment, the slices are a deeper amber rather than bright neon orange, and the flavor is clean and naturally sweet. The result is a soft, chewy tropical fruit that works as a standalone snack or an ingredient in trail mix and baking.

Gerbs Dried Papaya Slices are a fat-free, naturally sweet way to enjoy tropical fruit.

Fat-Free and Cholesterol-Free

Each serving contains 0 g of fat and 0 mg of cholesterol, making dried papaya a light, fruity option when you want something sweet and chewy.

Provides Dietary Fiber

One 1 oz (28 g) serving contains 2 g of dietary fiber, which the USDA notes supports regular digestion as part of a balanced diet.

Unsulfured, No Potassium Sorbate

Unlike most dried tropical fruit, these slices contain no sulfur dioxide and no potassium sorbate, which makes them a good choice for shoppers who avoid sulfites.

A Tropical Source of Energy

At 110 calories per serving, dried papaya offers quick, naturally sweet carbohydrate energy, handy for snacking, hiking, and on-the-go fuel.

As with all foods, individual results may vary. Gerbs makes no medical claims.

Serving size 1 oz (28 g). About 32 servings per pound. Sold in a case pack of twelve 2 lb bags (24 lb total).

Gerbs dried papaya is soft, chewy, and gently sweet, with the mild, mellow tropical flavor papaya is known for, less tangy than mango or pineapple. Because the slices are unsulfured, their color is a natural deep amber rather than bright orange, and the taste is clean cane-sugar sweetness without any sharp preservative edge. The chew is tender and satisfying, the kind that makes a handful easy to enjoy.

Dried Papaya, Pure Cane Sugar. Unsulfured.

Sweet and chewy, dried papaya is as versatile as it is snackable.

• Eat it straight as a tropical snack, or pack it for school, work, and the trail.
• Chop it into homemade trail mix and granola alongside seeds and other dried fruit.
• Fold it into muffins, quick breads, scones, and cookies for tropical sweetness.
• Stir it into oatmeal, yogurt, and overnight oats.
• Dice it into grain salads, slaws, and rice dishes for a sweet contrast.

Store Gerbs Dried Papaya Slices in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight, and reseal between uses to keep the fruit moist and chewy. Stored this way it stays fresh for up to a year. For the larger bulk case, portioning into smaller airtight containers helps maintain freshness once opened, and refrigeration is helpful in warm or humid conditions.