Red Dragon Fruit 500G (1PC)
Product Summary
| Product | Red Dragon Fruit |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Red Pitaya |
| Weight | 500g |
| Quantity | 1 piece |
| Flesh Colour | Deep red |
| Flavour | Mildly sweet and juicy |
| Seeds | Small, soft and edible |
| Best Enjoyed | Fresh, chilled, in smoothies, juices, fruit bowls and desserts |
Description
Red Dragon Fruit, also known as Red Pitaya, is a tropical fruit with bright pinkish-red skin and vibrant deep red flesh dotted with small, edible black seeds. It has a mildly sweet, juicy flavour and can be enjoyed fresh on its own or added to smoothies, juices, fruit bowls and desserts.
- Fruit: Medium to large oval fruit covered in smooth, bright pinkish-red skin with leafy green-tipped scales (bracts). The interior flesh is a vibrant, deep magenta-purple, speckled with small, soft, edible black seeds, offering a mild, sweet, and juicy profile similar to a blend of kiwi and pear.
- Foliage and Flowers: Features fleshy, three-angled, jointed green stems (cladodes) with small spines. It produces huge, fragrant, night-blooming white flowers that open for only one night.
- Growth Habit: A climbing, epiphytic or semi-epiphytic cactus that uses aerial roots to cling to trees, posts, or trellises, growing up to 10 to 20 feet long with long, arching stems.
- Origin: Native to Central America and northern South America, but now extensively cultivated throughout tropical regions worldwide, particularly across Southeast Asia.
- Climate: Thrives in warm, frost-free tropical and subtropical environments with full direct sunlight; tolerates dry periods but requires consistent moisture during flowering and fruiting.
- Soil: Requires highly porous, light, well-draining soil mixed with organic matter or sand to prevent root rot from excessive water retention.
Cut the red dragon fruit in half and scoop out the flesh, or peel the skin and cut the fruit into pieces. Enjoy it fresh or chilled, or add it to smoothies, juices, fruit bowls, yoghurt and desserts. Its vibrant red flesh can also be used as a natural food colouring agent in suitable recipes.
Nutritional Benefits
Red dragon fruit is a source of dietary fibre and provides vitamin C and other nutrients. Its vibrant red flesh contains naturally occurring plant compounds called betalains, which contribute to its colour and antioxidant properties. With its refreshing taste and juicy texture, red dragon fruit makes a versatile addition to a balanced diet.
How to Store
Store the red dragon fruit in a cool, dry place. Once cut, keep the remaining fruit refrigerated in a covered container and consume as soon as possible for the best quality.
Order & Delivery Process
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