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DragonFruit: Health Benefits
05.10.2023 15:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:23
The taste of dragonfruit has been compared to the sensations of kiwi, pear or watermelon, and the texture of the pulp has been compared to fresh figs.
It is believed that fruits with white flesh have a less pronounced taste than those with red flesh.
There is no characteristic aroma, the smell is weak, sweetish, reminiscent of both pear and kiwi.
What are the benefits of pitahaya
The fruit contains a lot of calcium and vitamin C, and the small black seeds of the fruit are an inexhaustible source of Omega-3.
Another undeniable advantage of pitahaya is that it has a positive effect on the heart muscle, and also normalizes the functions of the intestines and stomach.
Dragon fruit will help improve the balance of beneficial bacteria in your gut because it contains prebiotics, a special type of fiber that promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria.
Among them, two species can be particularly distinguished - lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria.
How to tell if pitahaya is ripe
To the touch, ripe pitahaya is quite elastic, but not loose or too hard.
If the fruit is easily crushed with a finger and is very soft, it is clearly overripe and will not taste good.
The fruits are too hard and unripe.
If you bought this pitahaya, leave it to ripen for several days in a paper bag.
Can Pitahaya be stored in the refrigerator
You can store ripe fruit in the refrigerator for 5-6 days.
Unripe, hard fruits can be left for several days at room temperature - they will ripen during storage.
