Green papaya ranked #1 in the 2021 Superfood Ranking (certified by the Japan Superfood Association). We cultivate green papayas in Yamanashi Prefecture. This is dried papaya leaf. No pesticides used during cultivation. Papaya leaves and stems contain a lot of polyphenols and vitamins. Due to the natural materials, there may be some scratches, abrasions, color unevenness, discoloration, spots, etc. The white substance on the back is papain enzyme and is safe. There is no problem with the quality. We will ship it in a zipper bag like a Ziploc bag. Although this product is dried, mold may occur depending on the storage environment after opening. Please store away from high temperature and humidity.