Another name for the fruit is pitaya. It is a creamy-sweet fruit with juicy, crunchy flesh.
Dragon Fruit Features
The peel of a broken fruit is not edible.
Pitaya originally grew in Central America, but today the fruit is grown all over the world.
The fruit got its name because of the pointed scales on the peel and bright raspberry-red color.
In terms of taste and aroma, it is something between kiwi, pear and watermelon.
The dragon fruit season starts in June and ends in September.
Fruit benefits
Pitaya is a source of fiber, vitamin C, magnesium and iron that is beneficial for the intestines.
The use of pitaya helps to normalize blood sugar levels, improves digestion. Pitaya is especially useful for those who are on a diet.
How to eat dragon fruit
Buy whole fruit.
Pitaya will keep in the refrigerator for 1 day.
Dragon fruit can be added to fruit salad, smoothies, fruit plate for guests.
In addition, pitaya is added to alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, ice cream and sherbet.
For main dishes, dragon fruit is used as a side dish:
- Salsa;
- Chutney;
Pitaya goes well with seafood.
