Why is Papaya used in meat recipes? Can there be an alternative to this?

it adds flavor, you can another fruit or orange juiceWhy is Papaya used in meat recipes? Can there be an alternative to this?
papaya is a natural meat tenderizerWhy is Papaya used in meat recipes? Can there be an alternative to this?
Papaya is also used as a meat tenderizer. What type recipe are you doing that requires papaya?
It is used to tenderise and flavour the meat.