A quality product requires quality ingredients. Carica Papaya 39mg/g Fresh Fermented Fruit The papaya used in Lucas' Papaw Ointment is Queensland grown fresh fruit. ingredients-1The fruit is received fresh to our factory in Brisbane where we ferment it under strictly controlled conditions. Every item of fruit we use is hand selected. Once the fruit is fermented to just the right level we can use it to make the ointment. The finished product contains 0.1mg/g of Potassium Sorbate which acts as a preservative. Quality You Can Count On! All Lucas' Papaw Ointment produced is stringently tested to ensure it is of the highest quality. Our commitment to quality is total. The manufacturing process is in complete compliance with the Code of Good Manufacturing Practice as administered by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). The ointment is prepared in an extremely clean environment to ensure it is free from impurities. We take great care with the ingredients and manufacturing process we use so that you can trust the red tubs and tubes every time!