DRAGON FRUIT
The dragon fruit (or pitaya) is the exotic fruit of a different species of cactus. It has a bright and vivid color and a very fine taste. Its skin can vary from yellow to bright red depending on the different varieties.
Purchase guide
To choose a fresh dragon fruit, look for a fruit with vibrant colors and whose scales should not be dry.
OPTIMAL TEMPERATURE FOR CONSERVATION
DRAGON FRUIT : 10 °C
YELLOW PITATA: 6 °C
The dragon fruit is a fragile fruit. Put it in the refrigerator in the crisper and eat it quickly after purchase.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
The seeds of the fruit help digestion because they produce a mild laxative effect. The dragon fruit is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and betacyanin and has only about 50 calories.
HOW TO EAT IT
The flesh of the dragon fruit is edible but is only eaten raw, which allows you to make the most of its vitamins and benefits. On the other hand, this fruit is so pretty that we often use it to decorate cakes and pastries, in fruit salad or when we want to impress our friends!
